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Unit 3 Physiology Study Guide: Kidneys, Digestive System, Metabolism, and Immune System

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Introduction to the Urinary System

The Kidneys

The Nephron

Renal Physiology: Overview

Renal Physiology Step 1: Glomerular Filtration

Renal Physiology: Regulation of Glomerular Filtration

Renal Physiology Step 2: Tubular Reabsorption

Fluid Balance

Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Introduction to the Digestive System

The Stomach

Small Intestine

Pancreas

Duct System of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas

Lipids

Introduction to the Immune System

Introduction to Innate Immunity

Introduction to First-Line Defenses

Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Skin

Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Mucous Membrane

First-Line Defenses: Chemical Barriers

First-Line Defenses: Normal Microbiota

Introduction to Cells of the Immune System

Cells of the Immune System: Granulocytes

Natural Killer Cells

Introduction to Adaptive Immunity

Antigens

Introduction to T Lymphocytes

Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules

Activation of T Lymphocytes

Functions of T Lymphocytes

Introduction to B Lymphocytes

Antibodies

Clonal Selection

Primary and Secondary Response of Adaptive Immunity