L1: Renal functions & GFR. (Free trial Video)!

• Enumerate the general functions of kidneys.
• Describe the functional anatomy of the urinary system & nephron.
• Explain the glomerular filtration membrane, mechanism of filtration & composition of the glomerular filtrate.

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L2: GFR autoregulation.

• Identify & describe the factors controlling GFR in terms of starling forces, and permeability concerning size, shape, electrical charges & filtration coefficient.
• Describe the Intrinsic & extrinsic mechanism that regulates GFR.
• Describe autoregulation of GFR & tubuloglomerular feedback mechanism.

L3: Renal Clearance.

• Describe the concept of renal plasma clearance.
• Measure renal clearance by its formula.
• Use clearance principles for inulin & creatinine to determine GFR.
• Explain the use of creatinine clearance instead of Inulin to determine GFR.
• Describe glucose and urea clearance.
• Explain the use of PAH clearance for measuring renal blood flow.

L4&5: Tubular Reabsorption & Secretion.

• Absorptive characteristics of different parts of nephrons.
• Define tubular reabsorption & secretion mechanisms.