Renal
physiology: Atrial Naturietic Peptide (ANP) can have a profound
effect on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Search the literature
to find out what effects ANP has on GFR and the physiological
mechanisms that cause these effects.
Exercise
#2
Cardiovascular Physiology: Excess serum homocysteine is now
thought by some investigators to be an important risk factor
in atherosclerosis. Describe a current hypothesis as to how
this amino acid may contribute to coronary artery disease.
Exercise #3
Respiratory Physiology: Surfactant is vital to normal alveolar function.
Using the literature, determine the current view for the role of
surfactant proteins in controlling the distribution of surfactant
on the alveolar wall.
