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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
On completion of this course, the student should be able to
describe renal blood flow, renal plasma flow, glomerular filtration rate, and filtration fraction and list typical values
describe the effects of reductions in GFR on plasma creatinine concentrations and plot the relationship
describe processes that lead to acid-base disturbances and list the common causes
list the various body fluid compartments and their ionic compositions
describe the methods used in measuring the body fluid compartments and
Course contents
Macroscopic, microscopic and ultra-structure of the kidney. Elements of renal functions. Glomerular filtration. Concept of clearance. Tubular reabsorption and secretion. Renal blood flow. Body fluid and electrolyte balance. Buffer mechanism and pH regulation. Counter-current system. Micturition. Abnormalities of renal functions.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study PIO 212.