Card 4
Physiological anatomy of gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Enteric nervous system.
Local hormones of GIT: name, functions & regulation of secretion
Neural and hormonal control of GI function.
Movements of the GIT. GI reflexes.
Kidney: functions of kidneys.
Renal circulation: peculiarities with functional importance.
Urine formation
Glomerular filtration, determinants of GFR, Autoregulation of renal blood flow and GFR.
Reabsorption and secretion by the renal tubules
Definition of Tm, Renal threshold, tubular load & plasma load and diuresis
Mechanism of formation of concentrated & dilute urine.
Micturition reflex Abnormalities of micturition