Constantly Repeated Physiology Essays And Their
Outlines
Hello Good day. This is Otti Hillary from MBBS 027.
Did my research and checks and I was able to gather out most repeated essays in Metab. I've
carefully checked and found their repetition in 2nd Tests, Mock, Main MB and even the Resits. I
made sure to write out their outlines to aid better and clearer essay writing
Take time to go through each one of them before sitting for any Metab exam.
Good luck.
Cardiovascular Physiology
1. Cardiac Output and Factors Affecting It
Outline
Introduction/Definition
Formula
Measurement
Factors Affecting Cardiac output
Physiological Variations in CO
2. Mechanism of contraction in Cardiac muscle (This particular essay wasn't in any of our
materials so you could check our seniors material)
3. Circulatory shock
Outline
Definition
Types
Causes
Pathophysiology
Treatment
4. Hypertension
6. Cardiac cycle
Outline
Introduction/ Definition
Phases of the cycle
Duration
7. ECG
Outline
Definition and Introduction
Importance
ECG paper
ECG leads
ECG waves
Determining heart rate from ECG
8. Heart Block
Outline
Definition/ Introduction
Classification
9. Electrical activities of the Heart
Outline
Introduction
Initiation of Action Potential in heart
Ventricular action potential
Action potential of atria
Spread of cardiac excitation
Refractory periods of heart
10. Fetal Circulation(Past questions stressed on this but you can also work to knowing the other
types of circulation)
Outline
Introduction
Structural Peculiarities
The circulation proper
Circulatory changes after birth
Renals Physiology
1. Mechanism in control of ECF osmolarity
Outline
Introduction/Definition
Mechanisms involved in the control
Conclusion
2. Functional unit of kidney
Outline
Introduction/Definition
Diagram
Parts
Types
3. Renal function tests
4. Juxtaglomerular cells
5. Factors affecting GFR
Outline
Introduction/Definition
Features of substances for GFR
Factors affecting GFR
Regulation of RBF
Conclusion
6. Physiological basis of Edema formation
Outline
Introduction and Definition
Causes
Forms
7. Counter current mechanisms
Outline
Introduction/ Definition
Classification
Roles
Conclusion
Gastrointestinal Physiology
1. Defecation
Outline
Definition
Stimulation
Mechanism
Control
2. Function of Bile Salts
Outline
Definition
Functions: Emulsification, Absorption, Laxative, Excretion
3. Peptic ulcer
Outline
Definition
Causes
Treatment
4. Regulation of food intake
Outline
Introduction and Definition
Theories of Regulation
Types
Conclusion
5. Digestion of carbohydrates, protein and fats
6. Physiology of billiary secretion
Outline
Functional anatomy of billiary system
Composition of bile
Function of bile salts
Enterohepatic circulation of Bile salts
Regulation of bile secretion
Applied Physiology
7. Gastric Emptying
Outline
Definition
Factors
Regulation
8. Movements of small intestine
Outline
Definition
Types of motilities in GIT
Motility in small intestine proper
9. Motor functions of Stomach
Outline
Introduction
Functions
Conclusion
10. Achalasia
Outline
Definition and Introduction
Causes
Effects Treatment
