Define Constipation and Diarrhea.Note Possible Causes of Each

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Essay

Define constipation and diarrhea.Note possible causes of each.

Comprehend the mechanisms underlying action potential generation and propagation.

Identify the roles of various ion channels in neuronal function.

Explain the principles and applications of electrophysiological techniques in neuroscience.

Understand the significance of myelination in impulse conduction speed.

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Definitions:

Distal Convoluted Tubules

Tubes in the kidney where filtration, reabsorption, and secretion occur, resulting in the formation of urine.

Proximal Convoluted Tubules

The portion of the nephron in the kidney that is responsible for reabsorbing water, ions, and nutrients from the filtrate back into the blood.

Loop of Henle

A U-shaped portion of the nephron in the kidney, crucial for concentrating urine and recovering water and sodium from the urine.

Renal Corpuscle

A structure in the kidney that includes the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule, essential for filtering blood and starting urine formation.