physiological processes
nounUK /ˌfɪziəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈprəʊsɛsɪz/
US /ˌfɪziəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl ˈprɑːsɛsɪz/
Things your body does to stay alive and work properly.
Breathing and digesting food are physiological processes.
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2. The chemical and physical actions that keep living cells working.
Cellular respiration is one of the key physiological processes in plants and animals.
3. The normal changes a body goes through during growth or activity.
Puberty involves many physiological processes that change the body over time.
4. The way organs and systems work together to keep an organism healthy.
Doctors study physiological processes to understand how diseases affect the body.