What is the difference between physical and physiological, specifically when used in terms of adjectives? These words are terms that I always felt like I understood but not fully, and therefore, used them interchangeably and maybe even often in the wrong place and context.
For example, **”____ can have many [physical/physiological] effects on the body.”**
I looked it up on Google and it said that they are both referring to the bodies. However “physical” is referring to the body itself, whereas “physiological” is referring to the body’s functions. I still feel like I don’t get it because it’s not enough clarification.
Could anyone explain this more to me and give concise examples? Thank you very much
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Think of physiology as a branch of science.
Long term use of alcohol causes physiological and psychological changes in humans.
Physical has a number of different meanings some of which relate to sciences and not necessarily life sciences. It can be an adjective or a noun.
physical fitness is beneficial to one’s physiological and psychological well-being.
My doctor recommends a physical exam every two years.
When water freezes into a solid or evaporates into a gas we call it a physical change.
The science of physics tells us that It is a physical impossibility for an airplane to take off if one of its wings is missing.
She wanted to get physical on our first date but I wanted to get to know her better.
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