Know the main function of the kidneys
Know the organs of the urinary system and the pathway of urine
What is the nephron? Know the different components and each of their functions
Know the forces involved in glomerular filtration
What is Glomerular Filtration Rate? Know the major regulatory mechanisms of GFR
How does the baroreceptor reflex control GFR and ultimately, BP?
Know the steps in tubular reabsorption and how the different solutes are transported across the tubular epithelial cell
Know the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
How does the Atrial Natriuretic peptide work?
What are the substances that are secreted and where does this occur?
What is plasma clearance? Know the substances used to measure this.
Know the countercurrent mechanism, why is it important to eliminate concentrated urine?
Know the mechanism of action of vasopressin
What is micturition?
Know some of the most common kidney diseases