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Describe glomerular filtration, where does it occur, what gets filtered, how do the substances get filtered, and what factors control filtration?

Describe tubular reabsorption, where does it occur, what gets reabsorbed, and how does this happen?

Describe tubular secretion, where does it occur, what moves in which direction and why.

List and describe the following structures and their main functions:

Renal corpuscle, Proximal convoluted tubule, Distal convoluted tubule, Collecting ducts

Describe the countercurrent mechanism

How does aldosterone work in the kidney?

How does ADH work in the Kidney?

What is the process in which water is re-absorbed called?

How does the kidney control acid base balance?

How does alcohol affect kidney function?

How does diabetes mellitus affect the kidney?

Describe the location of the pancreas and which 2 hormones are released from it

What is the function of each of these hormones and give an example of what would cause them to be released

Describe the difference b/t type 1 and type 2 diabetes. What causes these conditions (specifically) and how are they treated

Which condition is more prevelant?

What is the difference b/t acromegaly and gigantism? Explain these conditions

What hormones are secreted from the thyroid gland and what happens if too much is secreted and too little? What conditions are these called. What are some of the symptoms?

In certain diseases too much or too little cortisol is released from the adrenal gland. Explain the potential effects of too much or too little, what signs or symptoms might you expect?

What are the 2 functions of the lymphatic system?

What is lymph, where does it come from?

How does it enter the lymphatic system and flow through system?

What is a “lymphocyte”, a “macrophage”

Explain the difference b/t how T cells & B cells work

List the 3 types of T cells

What is an anti-body, an antigen, a pathogen, phagocytosis, chemotaxis, immunity, thymosin, fibrin, allergen

Describe the process of inflammation, what are the major events and why does this happen.

What is the purpose of a fever?

What is meant by “cell mediated immunity” vs “antibody mediated immunity”

List and describe the 4 types of immunity

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