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Decks in this class (22)

Respiratory movements
Structure and function of the respiratory system Basic gas laws and partial pressure Mechanics of breathing, alveolar ventilation, and ventilation-perfusion matching
26  cards
Respiratory measurements
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21  cards
Acid-base balance in the respiratory system
Carbon dioxide transport and pH regulation pH and its associated relationships Henderson-Hasselbalch equation Acidosis, alkalosis, respiratory, metabolic, compensated, and uncompensated Rectifying acid-base imbalance
14  cards
Body fluids, electrolyte balance and the basics of kidney function
Describe how total body water is distributed between intracellular, extracellular and vascular compartments Describe the factors influencing disposition of fluid in the body Describe the distribution of ions across a physiological membrane List the basic physiological functions/roles of the kidney
29  cards
Control of ventilation
Two types of chemoreceptors that control ventilation Effects of PaCO2, PaO2 and pH on chemoreceptors and ventilation Relationship between the chemical control of ventilation and acid-base balance Describe the priority of responses to changes in PaCO2 and PaO2, and the role of CSF pH
30  cards
Renal structure and function
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23  cards
Hormonal control of the kidney
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27  cards
Diuretics
List the renal actions of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, osmotic diuretics, loop diuretics, thiazides, and aldosterone antagonists Identify the sites of action and consequences of administering the drugs listed Describe the clinical circumstances in which diuretics might be used
20  cards
Digestion and absorption of food
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23  cards
Gastrointestinal: Anatomy
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43  cards
Gastrointestinal: accessory glands
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21  cards
Gastrointestinal: Digestion and absoprtion
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34  cards
Gastrointestinal: regulation
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36  cards
Gastrointestinal: motility
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26  cards
Fuel metabolism and diabetes mellitus
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27  cards
Adrenal, thyroid and stress adaptations
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27  cards
Growth and development; calcium homeostasis
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25  cards
Reproduction: key aspects
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20  cards
Reproduction: Male/female development
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14  cards
Reproduction: Female anatomy and development
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38  cards
Reproduction: fertilisation and implantation - pregnancy and development
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26  cards
Reproduction: Parturition and lactation
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21  cards

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