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1.1. Body fluid compartments and their determination. The extracellular and intravascular fluid.
1 body fluid compartments and the...,
1 body fluid compartments and the...,
1 body fluid compartments and the...
17  cards
1.2. Structure, permeability and transport functions of the cell membrane. Transepithelial transports
Structure of the cell membrane 1,
Structure of the cell membrane 2,
Structure of the cell membrane 3
57  cards
1.3. Signal transduction: receptors, G proteins, second messengers.
1 how do cells communicate to eac...,
2 what are the 4 types of extrace...,
How are intracellular signals amp...
82  cards
1.4. Classification, function and main features of ion channels. Voltage-gated Ca2+ channels. Cellular calcium metabolism.
I classifications of ion channels 1,
I classifications of ion channels 2,
I classifications of ion channels 3
29  cards
1.5. The development of the resting membrane potential. The development and properties of the electrotonic potential.
I resting membrane potential em 1,
I resting membrane potential em 2,
I resting membrane potential em 3
28  cards
1.6. The development of the action potential in excitable cells: similarities and differences between distinct cells. Conduction of the action potential.
I basics 1a definition of graded ...,
I basics 1c what are the definiti...,
I basics 2a what is the definitio...
42  cards
1.7. Physiology of nerve cells. Synaptic transmission and its regulation. Neurotransmitters.
I physiology of nerve cells 1,
I physiology of nerve cells 2,
I physiology of nerve cells 3
39  cards
1.8. The physiology of smooth muscle. The functions of different types of smooth muscle.
I physiology of smooth muscle smo...,
I physiology of smooth muscle smo...,
I physiology of smooth muscle str...
36  cards
1.9A. (Neuromuscular junction) and physiology of the skeletal muscle.
1.7. The mechanism of muscle contraction in striated muscles. The electromechanical coupling. Mechanical features of the contraction.
46  cards
1.9B. Neuromuscular junction and physiology of the skeletal muscle.
I the neuromuscular junction 1,
Ii the neuromuscular transmission 2,
Ii the neuromuscular transmission 3
14  cards
1.10A. Parasympathetic efferent mechanisms.
I basics 1 what are divisions of ...,
I basics 2 what is the main funct...,
I basics 3 what are the effectors...
27  cards
1.10B. Sympathetic efferent mechanisms, adrenergic receptors.
I what are the characteristics of...,
Ii anatomy of sympathetic nervous...,
Ii anatomy of sympathetic nervous...
29  cards
Cell Physiology figures and parameters
I parameters 1 body water content 1,
I parameters 2 blood volume 2,
I parameters 3 plasma volume 3
31  cards
2.1A. Impulse generation and conduction in the heart. Mechanism of pacemaker potential. Control of pacemaker activity and impulse conduction.
I impulse generation in the heart 1,
I impulse generation in the heart 2,
I impulse generation in the heart 3
24  cards
2.1B. Impulse generation and conduction in the heart. Mechanism of pacemaker potential. Control of pacemaker activity and impulse conduction.
I impulse conduction in the heart 1,
I impulse conduction in the heart 1,
I impulse conduction in the heart 2
16  cards
2.2. Electrocardiography, the human electrocardiogram.
I electrocardiogram ecg 1,
I electrocardiogram ecg 2,
Ii basic principles of ec recordi...
40  cards
2.3. The heart cycle. Changes in pressure and volume during the cardiac cycle. Heart sounds. & 2.4A. Pump function of the heart
I describe the heart sounds 1,
Ii cardiac cycle 1 what is a card...,
Ii cardiac cycle 2 what is systole 3
24  cards
2.4B. (Pump function of the heart.) Cardiac output and its control.
I cardiac output 1 what is cardia...,
I cardiac output 2 how to calcula...,
Ii total peripheral resistance tpr 3
37  cards
2.5 & 2.6
2.5. Organization of the circulatory system. Hemodynamic functions of different vessel segments in the systemic circulation. Biophysical basis of blood flow. Relationship of pressure and flow. 2.6. Measurement of arterial blood pressure. Factors influencing arterial blood pressure.
52  cards
2.7A. Functional organization of microcirculation and its control.
I basics 1 what is microcirculati...,
I basics 2 route of microcirculat...,
I basics 3 function of microcircu...
22  cards
2.7B. Control of interstitial fluid volume, Starling forces. & 2.8A Lymph flow.
I how is the interstitial fluid v...,
Ii starling forces 1 what are sta...,
Ii starling forces 2a the role of...
19  cards
2.8. Physiological vasoconstrictors. & 2.9. Physiological vasodilators.
1 what are vasoconstrictors 1,
2 what are the vasodilators 2
2  cards
2.8B. Venous circulation, factors determining venous pressure and flow. Control of capacity vessels.
I venous circulation 1,
I venous circulation 2,
I venous circulation 3
20  cards
2.10. Reflex control of circulation: baroreceptor and chemoreceptor reflexes. Cardiovascular centers.
What is the formula of force that...,
I mean arterial blood pressure map 2,
I mean arterial blood pressure map 3
32  cards
2.9. Local control of circulation. Characteristics of vascular smooth muscle. Myogenic, humoral, hormonal and neural control mechanisms.
What is myogenic tone 1,
I mechanism of local control 2,
I mechanism of local control auto...
25  cards
2.12A. Coronary circulation and its control.
I basic anatomy of heart vessels 1,
I basic anatomy of heart vessels 2,
Ii coronary circulation 3
24  cards
2.11A. Circulation of the skeletal muscle. Circulatory effects of physical exercise.
Blood flow to the skeletal muscle...,
I sympathetic innervation stimuli 2,
I sympathetic innervation stimuli 3
16  cards
2.11B. Splanchnic circulation and circulation of the skin.
I splanchnic circulation 1,
I splanchnic circulation 2,
I splanchnic circulation 3
10  cards
2.12B. Circulation of the brain. Cerebrospinal fluid. Blood-brain barrier.
I circulation of brain 1,
I circulation of brain 2,
I circulation of brain 3
24  cards
Cardiovascular Physiology - Parameters
Duration of pq interval of ecg hr...,
Duration of qrs complex of ecg hr...,
Duration of p wave of ecg hr 75 m...
37  cards
Cardiovascular system - Figures
6 action potential recorded from ...,
7 time dependent changes in membr...,
8 time dependent changes in membr...
20  cards
Topic 2 Cardiovascular system - Parameter and figures
I parameters of cardiovascular sy...,
I parameters of cardiovascular sy...,
I parameters of cardiovascular sy...
58  cards
3.1
I lung volumes 1 what are the typ...,
I lung volumes 2 characteristics ...,
I lung volumes 3 characteristics ...
79  cards
3.2A. Gas exchange in the respiratory system.
I what are the 6 layers of respir...,
Ii gas exchange in the respirator...,
Ii gas exchange in the respirator...
19  cards
3.2B. The pulmonary circulation. Ventilation-perfusion relationship.
I pulmonary circulation 1,
I pulmonary circulation 2,
I pulmonary circulation 3
30  cards
3.3. Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport. Hemoglobin. Types of hypoxia.
I transport of oxygen 1,
I transport of oxygen physically ...,
I transport of oxygen physically ...
43  cards
3.5. Cardiopulmonary adaptation during change in the body position and during physical exercise.
I basics 1 what is the source of ...,
I basics 1 what is oxygen debt 2,
Ii cardiopulmonary adaptation dur...
12  cards
3.6
I the muscles of respiration and ...,
I the muscles of respiration and ...,
I the muscles of respiration and ...
24  cards
3.7. Chemical control of the respiration. Pulmonary adaptations to training.
I chemical control of the respira...,
I chemical control of the respira...,
I chemical control of the respira...
5  cards
Respiratory Physiology - Parameters and Figures
I parameters for respiratory syst...,
I parameters for respiratory syst...,
I parameters for respiratory syst...
27  cards
4.1. Circulation of the kidney. Glomerular-filtration.
I kidneys 1 what is the location ...,
I kidneys 2 what are the function...,
I kidneys 2a how can kidneys cont...
58  cards
4.2. Tubular transport processes.
I what are the characteristics of...,
Ii determinants of glomerular fil...,
Ii determinants of glomerular fil...
59  cards
4.3. Concentration and dilution in the kidney. The function of the urinary bladder and the regulation of the urination
I urine production 1 general summ...,
I urine production 2 what are the...,
Ii countercurrent multiplication 3
15  cards
4.3B. Renal Na+ and K+ excretion and regulation.
I na excretion and regulation 1,
I na excretion and regulation 2,
I na excretion and regulation 3
15  cards
4.4A. Control of body fluid volumes and extracellular fluid osmolality.
I renin angiotensin aldosterone s...,
I renin angiotensin aldosterone s...,
I renin angiotensin aldosterone s...
12  cards
4.4B. Control of body fluid volumes and extracellular fluid osmolality.
I osmoreceptors 1 what is the rol...,
I osmoreceptors 2 what are defini...,
I osmoreceptors 3 what happen whe...
7  cards
4.4C. Control of body fluid volumes and extracellular fluid osmolality. (Hypothalamic regulation of water conservation and uptake.)
I what are the 2 important body f...,
Ii hypoosmotic hypervolemia 2,
Ii hypoosmotic hypervolemia 3
15  cards
4.7. Basic terms of acid-base balance. Buffer systems of the body. Parameters of acid-base balance.
I basic terms of acid base balance 1,
I basic terms of acid base balance 2,
I basic terms of acid base balance 3
38  cards
4.8. Role of the kidneys in the regulation of acid-base balance.
I basics 1 what are the 2 main fu...,
I basics 2 what is the requiremen...,
I basics 3 what is the formula of...
15  cards
3.8. The role of ventilation in the regulation of the pH, in the development and compensation of the acid-base imbalances in the body.
I alveolar co2 tension 1,
I alveolar co2 tension 2,
I alveolar co2 tension 3
41  cards
Urinary system - Parameters
Renal blood flow 1,
Renal plasma flow 2,
Glomerular filration rate 3
16  cards
Renal physiology - Figures
26 changes in intravascular press...,
27 transepithelial transport of g...,
28 the rate of filtered reabsorbe...
4  cards
5.1. Hematopoiesis. The composition of the blood. The human blood group systems.
1 what is the normal value of blo...,
2 what are the main functions of ...,
3 composition of blood 3
85  cards
5.2. Hemostasis and the role of thrombocytes. Blood coagulation. Fibrinolysis. Physiological anticoagulant mechanisms.
I hemostasis 1 definition of hemo...,
I hemostasis 2 what are the stage...,
I hemostasis 3a what are the mech...
49  cards
Physiology of blood
I parameters for blood physiology 1,
I parameters for blood physiology 2,
I parameters for blood physiology 3
19  cards
6.1. Regulation in the gastrointestinal tract: enteric nervous system and gastrointestinal hormones.
I main functions of the gastroint...,
I main functions of the gastroint...,
I main functions of the gastroint...
28  cards
6.2. Motor functions of the gastrointestinal tract and their control
I slow waves 1 what are the featu...,
I slow waves 2 what are the featu...,
I slow waves 3 origin of slow wav...
58  cards
6.3. Function of the salivary glands and regulation of salivary secretion. Gastric secretion and its control.
I basics 1 what are general princ...,
I basics 2 what are the 2 main fu...,
I basics 3a what are the 2 types ...
83  cards
6.4. Exocrine secretion of pancreas and its regulation. Bile production of the liver. Metabolism and secretion of bile pigments.
I pancreatic secretion 1,
I pancreatic secretion 2,
I pancreatic secretion 3
58  cards
6.5. Degradation and absorption of nutrients. Absorption of water, potassium and sodium. Absorption of iron and vitamin B12.
I basics 1 what is the average da...,
I basics 2 what is the definition...,
I basics 3 what is the definition...
75  cards
6.6. Energy balance of the body. The quantitative and qualitative requirements of food. The regulation of food intake. Control of body weight.
I energy balance 1 what is energy...,
I energy balance 2 what are the 3...,
I energy balance 3 how do we meas...
42  cards
7.1. The hypothalamus-pituitary gland system. Growth hormone and somatomedins.
I pituitary gland 1 what are the ...,
I pituitary gland 2 what is the p...,
I basics 3 what is the approximal...
51  cards
7.2. The function of the adrenal cortex.
I adrenal gland suprarenal glands 1,
I adrenal gland suprarenal glands 2,
I adrenal gland suprarenal glands 3
85  cards
7.3. Production and effects of thyroid hormones (T3/T4). The regulation of their secretion.
I thyroid gland 1 describe the an...,
I thyroid gland 1b what is the po...,
I thyroid gland 3 what is the phy...
58  cards
7.4. Insulin secretion and the regulation of the secretion. The effects of insulin on the intermediary metabolism. Diabetes mellitus.
I basics 1 what is intermediary m...,
I basics 2 what are the energy do...,
I basics 3 is the site of storage...
87  cards
7.5. Glucagon secretion and the regulation of the secretion. Endocrine mechanisms protecting from hypoglycemia. Endocrine and metabolic changes related to starving and physical exercise
I glucagon 1 what is glucagon 1,
I glucagon 2 what is the role of ...,
I glucagon 3 what is the primary ...
67  cards
7.6A. Calcium metabolism.
I background 1 what are the impor...,
I background 2 what are the impor...,
I background 3 which ions will be...
54  cards
7.6B. Physiology of bones
I types of bones 1 what are the 2...,
I types of bones 2 what are the c...,
I types of bones 3 what are the c...
30  cards
7.7A. Endocrine physiology of sexual development.
I physiology of sexual development 1,
I physiology of sexual developmen...,
I physiology of sexual developmen...
33  cards
7.7B. Male reproductive physiology
I basics 1 what are the main feat...,
I basics 2 describe anatomy of ma...,
I basics 3a what are the 2 main c...
84  cards
7.8. Female sexual endocrinology.
I anatomy of female gonads just t...,
I anatomy of female gonads just t...,
I anatomy of female gonads just t...
85  cards
7.9. Endocrinology of pregnancy, delivery, and lactation.
I pregnancy 1 what is pregnancy 1,
I pregnancy 2 what happen during ...,
I pregnancy 3 what happen in 3 tr...
55  cards
7.10. The function of adrenal medulla. Adaptation to environmental stress.
I adrenal medulla 1 what are the ...,
I adrenal medulla 2 explain sym c...,
I adrenal medulla 3 what are the ...
20  cards
8.1. Physiology of nerve and glia cells.
I neurons 1 what are neurons 1,
I neurons 2 what is the role of n...,
I neurons 3 what is the role of c...
77  cards
8.2. The somatovisceral Sensory System: properties of the receptors, afferent pathways, role of the thalamus and the cerebral cortex. Tactile sensations.
I basics 1 what are the features ...,
Ii properties and coding of senso...,
Ii properties and coding of senso...
102  cards
8.3. Physiology of pain sensation.
I pain 1 what are the pain recept...,
I pain 2a what are the 4 types of...,
I pain 2b what are the features o...
89  cards
8.4. Physiology of vision.
I structure of the eye 1,
I structure of the eye 2,
I structure of the eye 3
42  cards
8.4 bonus
What is the amount of tear per day 1,
What is the role of tear film 2,
What is the feature of mucin layer 3
31  cards
8.5. Physiology of hearing.
I auditory system 1 what is the r...,
I auditory system 2 what is the r...,
I auditory system 3 what are the ...
52  cards
8.6A. Physiology of equilibrium.
I vestibular system 1 what is the...,
I vestibular system 2 what is the...,
I vestibular system 3 will the en...
26  cards
8.6B. The senses of taste and smell.
I physiology of taste sensation 1,
I physiology of taste sensation 2,
I physiology of taste sensation g...
32  cards
8.5 + 8.6A bonus
I cochlear hair cells 1,
I cochlear hair cells 2,
What does this graph indicate 3
3  cards
8.7. Motor functions of the spinal cord. Cord reflexes. Spinal cord transection and spinal shock.
I spinal cord motor function 1,
I spinal cord motor function 2,
I spinal cord motor function 3
48  cards
8.8. Supraspinal regulation of muscle functions. Postural reflexes.
I supraspinal motor control 1,
Ii major pathways connecting the ...,
Ii major pathways connecting the ...
39  cards
8.9. The role of the cerebellum and basal ganglia in motor functions
I basal ganglia 1 what are the ma...,
I basal ganglia 2a what are the f...,
I basal ganglia 2b describe the p...
23  cards
8.10. Thermoreceptors. Thermoregulation. Regulation of the circulation of the skin.
I thermoreceptors 1 which system ...,
I thermoreceptors 2 what is the r...,
I thermoreceptors 3 what types of...
70  cards
8.11. Electroencephalogram (EEG); sleep phenomena. Learning and memory.
I electroencephalogram eeg 1,
I electroencephalogram eeg 2,
I electroencephalogram eeg 3
82  cards
8.12. Integration of autonomic responses. Regulation of behavioral mechanisms. Motivation. Emotion.
I autonomic ns integration 1,
I autonomic ns integration 2,
I autonomic ns integration 3
30  cards

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