What are the differences between biology and physiology?

Question

Accepted Answer

Basis of differentiation

Biology

Physiology

Definition

Is the study of life, living organisms, and their processes

Is a specific branch of biology that focuses on the functions and processing of living systems

Scope

Is a broad field covering various aspects of living organisms

Is a specific field dealing with bodily functions and processes

Focus

Explores life in all its forms and interactions

Analyzes how organisms and their systems work

Sub-disciplines

Zoology
Botany
Genetics 
Ecology

Cellular physiology
Neurophysiology
Systems physiology

Basis of differentiation	Biology	Physiology
Definition	Is the study of life, living organisms, and their processes	Is a specific branch of biology that focuses on the functions and processing of living systems
Scope	Is a broad field covering various aspects of living organisms	Is a specific field dealing with bodily functions and processes
Focus	Explores life in all its forms and interactions	Analyzes how organisms and their systems work
Sub-disciplines	Zoology Botany Genetics Ecology	Cellular physiology Neurophysiology Systems physiology