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Clinical pharmacy 2024/2025 Level 2 Pharm D Physiology and Pathophysiology (MD303)

Renal Physiology

Kidney Function Structure of the Kidney
1. Primary function. ▪ Contains many capillaries.
Outer cortex
Regulate ECF (plasma and interstitial fluid) through formation of
▪ Renal pyramids separated by renal columns.
urine.
2. Regulate volume of blood plasma & BP. ▪ Pyramid contains minor calyces which unite to form a
3. Regulate [waste products] in the blood. major calyx.
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4. Regulate PH (Regulate concentration of electrolytes. Na , K , and Medulla
▪ Major calyces form the renal pelvis.
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HC03 and other ions).
5. Secrete hormones (erythropoietin-renin). ▪ The Renal pelvis collects urine.
▪ Transports urine to ureters.

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