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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...
Inflammation – outline notes
By CPR St. Louis at September 14, 2011 | 6:38 am | 0 Comment
The inflammatory response is chemically mediated. Although inflammation on the surface, i.e. edema, hot, painful, red, it actually is an important part of healing. IV. Inflammation A. Chemically mediated B. Damage tissue - release chemicals or presence of pathogens alters interstitial fluid (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ more...
