Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 8 Acid-Base Balance I. Acid and Base A. Overview 1. The pH (i.e., −log [H+]) of the body is maintained within a very narrow range to allow for proper…
Chapter 8 Acid-Base Balance I. Acid and Base A. Overview 1. The pH (i.e., −log [H+]) of the body is maintained within a very narrow range to allow for proper…
Chapter 6 Renal Physiology I. Overview A. General functions of the kidneys 1. The kidneys are an extraordinarily effective recycling facility into which the body’s extracellular fluid compartment is cycled…
Chapter 5 Respiratory Physiology I. Overview A. Because it is essential for metabolism, oxygen must be provided in relatively large amounts to most cells. O2: required to synthesize adenosine triphosphate…
Chapter 4 Cardiovascular Physiology I. Cardiac Mechanics A. Cardiac cycle: composed of systole and diastole 1. Systole • Systole is that part of the cardiac cycle in which the heart…
Chapter 2 Neurophysiology I. Overview A. The nervous system is unique in that it affects every other system of the body. B. It consists of several complex components that function…
Chapter 1 Cell Physiology I. Cell Structure and Function (Fig. 1-1) A. Overview 1. Cells are the basic structural and functional unit of the body. Cells: basic structural and functional…
Chapter 3 Endocrine Physiology I. Hormones A. Overview 1. The primary function of hormones is to maintain homeostasis (e.g., regulate plasma glucose and electrolyte balance) and coordinate physiologic processes such…
Chapter 7 Gastrointestinal Physiology I. Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal Tract A. Functional anatomy 1. Overview • The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is essentially a hollow digestive tube that extends…
Chapter 9 Sodium and Water Balance, Fluid Compartments I. Body Fluids A. Distribution of body fluids 1. Fluid compartments (Fig. 9-1) • Approximately 50% to 60% of total body weight…