You probably know that the kidneys play an important role in maintaining blood pressure within the normal range. You might also know that they do this by regulating blood volume and the degree of arterial contraction or dilation (the systemic vascular resistance). But do you know how the kidneys do this? The answer is the kidneys accomplish this primarily th ... Show More
Jul 28
Essentials – Gastrointestinal Regulatory Substances
Digestion is regulated by a complex network of hormones, peptides, and neural signals. In this episode, we review the major gastrointestinal hormones, introduce several secondary regulatory peptides, and explain how the GI tract senses its luminal contents and integrates multiple ... Show More
29m 15s
<p>'A' - Todays term from the Anatomy & Physiology textbook is " Aldosterone ".</p><p>Welcome to the new series, Dr Matt & Dr Mike's A-Z of the human body.</p><p>New episodes released every Monday and Wednesday.</p><p>Regular long form episodes will be released every fort ... Show More
