BIOL 2305/2101
Human Physiology
Q-list for exam # 5
Digestive Physiology
1. Describe the general characteristics of gastrointestinal motility.
2. Compare the short and long reflexes.
3. Describe the stomach exocrine secretions.
4. Describe the stomach endocrine secretions.
5. Describe the 3 phases of stomach secretion.
6. Describe the functions of pancreatic secretions and the control of their release.
7. Describe the secretion, storage, function, and recycling or excretion of bile
components.
8. Describe the complete digestion and absorption of carbohydrates.
9. Describe the complete digestion and absorption of proteins.
10. Describe the complete digestion and absorption of fats.
11. Describe defecation reflex and absorption in the large intestine.
11.Give definitions and locations of of all types of motility.
12.Describe the enteric or intrinsic nervous system and its effect on motility.
13.Describe the extrinsic nervous system (ganglions) and its effect on motility.
14.List and describe the functions of all long reflexes we covered.
15.Describe the defecation reflex.
16.Describe the factors regulating gastric motility and emptying.
17. Describe the alimentary sphincters and their functions and malfunctions.
Aniko Szabo Hill MD PhD
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BIOL 2305/2101
Human Physiology
Q-list for exam # 5
Renal Physiology
1. Define glomerular filtration, its normal rate and its myogenic intrinsic control.
2. Describe the renin-angiotensin system.
3. Draw and label the specific processes of a nephron.
4. Define tubular maximum and explain the relationship between the tubular maximum,
the filtered load, and the amount of a substance that is secreted.
5. Describe the action of ADH/vasopressin on the renal tubules and how it’s secretion
affects urine volume and solute concentration.
6. Define renal/plasma clearance and calculate values given appropriate data.
Fluid, Ion, and pH Balance
1. Describe the control of water balance. (input, output, thirst center)
2. Draw the hydrogen ion secretion coupled with bicarbonate reabsorption.
3. List the 4 main chemical buffer systems and their functions.
4. List the sources of hydrogen ions and the 3 lines of defense against them.
5. Define respiratory acidosis. Give causes and compensations.
6. Define respiratory alkalosis. Give causes and compensations.
7. Define metabolic acidosis. Give causes and compensations.
8. Define metabolic alkalosis. Give causes and compensations.
Reproductive Physiology
1. Describe the hormonal control of reproductive processes A/ in male B/ in female.
2. List the physiological effects of estrogen, progesteron, testosterone, hCG, inhibin.
3. Correlate events in the uterine cycle to the ovarian cycle.
4. List the components of the A/ male & B/ female reproductive system with their
functions.
5. List the cells of the testis and their functions.
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