Renal Physiology From Scratch
Published 6/2026
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Language: English | Duration: 4h 28m | Size: 3.49 GB
Renal physiology
What you'll learn
Compartments and Regulation Explain how body fluid compartments are regulated and predict the effects of osmotic changes, dehydration, overhydration
Describe the structural and functional organization of the kidney and analyze the physiological factors that determine glomerular filtration rate
Explain how different nephron segments reabsorb and secrete substances, and apply concepts such as glomerulotubular balance, and clearance to evaluate renal fun
Describe how the kidneys produce dilute or concentrated urine through ADH regulation, countercurrent mechanisms, and medullary osmotic gradients
Analyze renal regulation of potassium, calcium, phosphate, magnesium, and sodium balance in relation to hormones, acid-base status, diet, and blood pressure
Interpret acid-base disturbances using buffer systems, respiratory and metabolic compensation, arterial blood gases, and the renal effects of diuretics
Requirements
No advanced prior knowledge is required, but learners will benefit from having a basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology
Description
Renal physiology can feel overwhelming, but this course is designed to make the kidney clear, logical, and clinically meaningful. Instead of memorizing isolated facts, you will learn how the kidneys think: how they regulate body fluids, maintain osmolarity, filter plasma, fine-tune urine composition, conserve or remove water, balance electrolytes, and protect the body from dangerous acid-base disturbances.
We begin with body fluid compartments, osmosis, tonicity, edema, dehydration, and overhydration, then move into renal anatomy, urine formation, micturition, and the forces that determine glomerular filtration rate. You will then explore tubular transport, clearance, glomerulotubular balance, countercurrent mechanisms, ADH, free water clearance, potassium, calcium, phosphate, magnesium, sodium balance, pressure diuresis, and natriuresis.
The course also guides you through acid-base physiology, buffer systems, compensation, arterial blood gas interpretation, and the clinical impact of diuretics. With practical examples and real-world scenarios such as electrolyte imbalance, diabetes insipidus, acidosis, and alkalosis, this course helps you connect physiology with patient care.
Each topic is explained step by step so you can build strong concepts, solve exam questions, and approach clinical problems more confidently. Whether you are a medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, or allied health sciences student, this course will help you master renal physiology with confidence
Who this course is for
This course is designed for medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, and allied health sciences students who want to build a strong conceptual understanding of renal physiology. The course is also suitable for students preparing for competitive medical exams who need to understand high-yield renal physiology topics.
Renal Physiology From Scratch
