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The heart is one of the most important and vital organs of the human body. The heart can be very well compared with a water pump, which pumps water from…
Read MoreCollecting Duct System
In this article, we continue to discuss the last part of the nephrons. It is called the collecting duct system, which consists of various tubules and ducts. In this part,…
Read MoreDistal Tubules and their Functions
After Henle’s loop, we have the distal tubule, which is quite thick in nature compared to the proximal tubule. Absorption of sodium chloride is quite low over here and water…
Read MoreReabsorption and Adaptations at the Henle’s Loop
After the proximal tubule, comes the loop which connects to the distal tubule. This loop or U shaped structure is called Henle’s loop. In Henle’s loop, sodium is not absorbed…
Read MoreTubular Transport of Sodium Chloride and Water
In this article, we discuss step by step, the various adaptations that take place in the kidneys when there is a loss of function of the nephrons. The Kidneys, which…
Read MoreGlomerular Adaptation to Nephron Loss
This article is from Harrison’s principle of Internal Medicine and has been originally written by Robert Brenner and Barry Brenner. In today’s article, which is in continuation with our series…
Read MoreFiltration Process in Kidneys
This article is based on the disorders of the kidneys and the urinary tract functions. Here we will discuss the filtration process of the kidneys. Glomerular Ultrafiltration and Reabsorption On…
Read MoreFunctions and Disorders of the Kidneys
This article is based on the book Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine written by Robert M Brenner and Barry Brenner. With due credits to them, we begin our article on…
Read MoreKidney stones and their disorders
In this article, we will be discussing kidney stones and urinary tract disorders. At the same time we will also discuss the various types of stones that are generally formed…
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