FRCA Notes

Renal Physiology

  • Blood supply and autoregulation
  • Renal blood flow

  • Overview of the nephron
  • Glomerular filtration
  • Proximal convoluted tubule
  • Loop of Henle
  • Distal convoluted tubule
  • Collecting duct

  • Glucose handling
  • Potassium handling
  • Sodium (+ chloride) handling
  • Water reabsorption

  • Regulation of electrolyte balance
  • Regulation of pH
  • Hormonal functions of the kidney

  • AKI
  • CKD