Physiology outline notes
Function of Kidneys overview – outline notes
By CPR St. Louis at September 18, 2011 | 9:38 am | 0 Comment
Urinary System I. Organs A. 2 Kidneys 1. Major excretory (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: "ca-pub-4816419112981891", enable_page_level_ads: true }); organs 2. Filter blood 3. Eliminate nitrogenous waste a. Creatinine – muscle metabolism, creatine breakdown b. Urea – amino acid metabolism c. more...
Physiology of Liver – outline notes
By CPR St. Louis at September 18, 2011 | 9:28 am | 0 Comment
The liver is an amazing organ. A single hepatocyte (liver cell) can conduct over 1000 metabolic reactions. Here is an overview of some of the highlights of the liver. 1. Metabolic Regulation -blood leaving digestive tract enters hepatic portal system and flows to the liver -regulates composition of circulating blood (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || more...
Nutrition – outline notes
By CPR St. Louis at September 17, 2011 | 9:07 am | 0 Comment
Macromolecules -- Energy Yielding Nutrients I. 3 Energy Yielding Nutrients (Macromolecules) A. Carbohydrates B. Proteins C. Lipids II. Carbohydrates A. Composed of Carbon and Water (CH2O)n B. Simple Sugars 1. Monosaccharides and Disaccharides (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: "ca-pub-4816419112981891", more...
Digestive Physiology – outline notes
By CPR St. Louis at September 16, 2011 | 7:20 am | 0 Comment
I. Digestive System = Digestive Tract + Accessory Organs II. Digestive tract (gastrointestinal tract, GI) A. Long muscular tube from mouth to anus; outside of body B. Oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small & large intestine III. Accessory Organs A. Teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || more...
Respiratory Physiology – outline notes
By CPR St. Louis at September 15, 2011 | 6:43 am | 0 Comment
Respiratory System (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: "ca-pub-4816419112981891", enable_page_level_ads: true }); I. Functions: A. Provides area for gas exchange between air and blood B. Moves air to and from area of gas exchange C. Protects gas exchange surfaces D. Sound production E. Provides more...
