Blood flows from branches of the hepatic artery and portal vein at the periphery of the lobule through the sinusoids to the: 

A patient with peptic ulcer disease is prescribed a medication that inhibits histamine receptors on parietal cells. Which of the following effects is expected? 

A patient with refractory hypertension is diagnosed with a pheochromocytoma. What is the underlying cause of hypertension in this condition?

A patient is prescribed a hydrophobic hormone for treatment.  How does this hormone typically function within the body?

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection can be: 

A patient with a known history of Crohn disease presents with diarrhea and visible blood in the stool. What is the most likely cause of the bleeding? 

An older adult has lower levels of GH and sex steroids.  What other endocrine change might this patient experience in response to stress? 

An 80-year-old patient has a reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).  What factors contribute to reduced eGFR in older adults? 

What impact would impaired proximal tubule function have on kidney processing? 

How do hormones regulate kidney function to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance?