Course Description
Current concepts in fluid-electrolyte physiology and renal function.
Athena Title
RENAL PHYSIOLOGY
Prerequisite
VPHY 6100 or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Develop an understanding of the molecular basis of basic physiological principles that regulate or contribute to the following: · Renal homodynamics · Glomerular filtration rate · Electrolyte and mineral homeostasis · Water homeostasis · Renal endocrine functions (including local and systemic renin-angiotensin systems and erythropoietin) · Chronic and acute kidney diseases · Renal aspects of systemic hypertension
Topical Outline
Renal perfusion and glomerular filtration Glomerulotubular interactions Sodium and water homeostasis Potassium homeostasis Acid-base, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium homeostasis Nitrogen metabolism, organic ions