Elimination & Detoxification I

The Elimination and Detoxification block in year 1 of the core curriculum focuses on the detoxification and elimination roles of the hepatobiliary and urinary systems. It will cover the normal development, gross and micro anatomy, physiology, function, and clinical assessment of these systems. Topics covered include hepatic processing and removal of toxins, the urea cycle, renal mechanisms of fluid homeostasis, and the role of the kidney in acid-base balance. Blocks will use a combination of lectures, laboratories, group assignments, seminars, and out of class projects to teach and reinforce the information. Case examples will be used to help the students better understand, research, integrate and think about the concepts taught in the classroom and laboratory. 2-5 Credit Hours