Renal Physiology

Presented in a CD-ROM format, this work features a step-by-step lecture session on the basic principles of renal physiology.

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This work features an easy step-by-step lecture session on the basic principles of renal physiology, including: the importance of the renal system in maintaining homeostasis; the anatomy of the nephron and how it is adapted to its role; and, the function of the renal system and production of urine, its role in acid-base balance, fluid balance and blood pressure. Special features are: an interactive lecture, which contains animated illustrations, audio and printable script; a self-assessment test on lecture material; and, content equivalent in total to a three-hour presentation on the basic principles of renal physiology. Recommended system requirements are: Windows 2000 / XP or later; Mac OS 9 or X; 512MB RAM (128MB minimum); and, Internet access.