STUDY GUIDE

KIDNEYS

  1. Know the basic anatomy of the kidney.
  2. Be able to identify major structures of urinary system

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  3. Know the microstructure of the kidney (i.e. nephron)
    1. Know the 2 types of nephrons
  4. Know the processes involved in the formation of urine.
  5. Be able to define the following
    1. GFR
    2. RPF
    3. FF
    4. PCV
    5. RBF
    6. Transport maximum
    7. Counter current mechanism
    8. Micturition
    9. Renal clearance
  6. Know what these hormones do
    1. ADH
    2. Angiotensin II
    3. Aldosterone
    4. Parathyroid hormone

7. Know major differences between avian and mammalian urinary systems