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Kidney anatomy and physiology
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Contents
  • Introduction
  • 1.0 Water and Salt Balance
  • 1.1 Regulation of water balance
    • 1.1.1 Dehydration
    • 1.1.2 Hyptonic hydration
    • 1.1.3 Oedema
  • 1.2 The regulation of salt balance
  • Summary chapter 1
  • 2.0 Kidney anatomy and histology – Introduction
  • 2.1 Kidneys anatomy and histology
    • 2.1.1 The Nephrons
    • 2.1.2 Nephrons capillaries
    • 2.1.3 Glomerulus
    • 2.1.4 The juxtaglomerular apparatus
  • 2.2 Kidney physiology
    • 2.2.1 Glomerular filtration
      • 2.2.1.1 Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
      • 2.2.1.2 Aldosterone increases NA+ – absorption
      • 2.2.1.3 Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases Ca2+ absorption
      • 2.2.1.4 Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) inhibits Na+ absorption
      • 2.2.1.5 Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) increases water absorption in the headers
    • 2.2.2 Tubular secretion
    • 2.2.3 Diuresis in diabetes
    • 2.2.4 Urethra, bladder and urethra
    • 2.2.5 Emptying the bladder
  • Summary chapter 2
  • 3.0 Introduction of acid-based regulation
  • 3.1 pH
  • 3.2 The body’s pH regulatory mechanisms
    • 3.2.3 The kidneys regulate pH levels
    • 3.2.1 The buffer systems
      • 3.2.1.1 Protein buffer system
    • 3.2.2 Respiratory pH regulation
  • 3.3 Alkalosis / acidosis
  • Summary chapter 3
  • Summary
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