Renal Physiology
Questions
- Outline the role of the kidney in the regulation of body water. (03B14)
- Describe the functions of the loop of Henle, including the physiological mechanisms involved. (03A16)
- Explain the physiological processes which cause oliguria in response to hypovolaemic shock. (95B,02A6)
- Explain how the kidney handles glucose. Describe the physiological consequences of glycosuria. (01B6) (99B4)
- Describe the factors governing glomerular filtration rate. (00B8) (98A5)
- List the hormones that regulate renal tubular reabsorption and describe their action and site of action. (00A7)
- Outline the role of the kidneys in the regulation of total body water. (99B4) (95A9)
- Describe the concept of renal clearance and its use to estimate glomerular filtration rate. (98B1)
- Describe the process of tubuloglomerular feedback. (98B3)
- Explain the physiological processes which cause oliguria in response to hypovolaemic shock. (95B2)
- Explain the mechanisms involved in sodium handling by the kidney. (94A3)
- Describe how the body detects and responds to water deficit (01A, 05A)
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Past paper questions according to Brisbane Short Course May 2005
- Describe the functions of the loop of Henle, including the physiological mechanisms involved (March 2003)
- Briefly outline the role of the kidneys in the regulation of body water (March 1995)
- Outline the role of the kidneys in the regulation of body water (July 1999, Sept 2003)
- Describe how the body detects and responds to water deficit (March 2001, March 2005)
- Explain the physiological processes which cause oliguria in response to hypovolaemic shock (Aug 1995, March 2002)
- Describe the factors governing glomerular filtration rate (March 1998, July 2000)
- Write notes on measurement of glomerular filtration rate (March 1989)
- Discuss factors which determines the rate of formation and composition of glomerular filtrate (Sept 1985, 40 min essay)
- Give an account of the Starling's forces within the capillary circulation. Include a specific reference to pulmonary and glomerular capillaries (July 1991, 40 min essay)
- Write notes on regulation of renal blood flow (March 1989)
- Write short notes on regulation of renal blood flow (March 1985)
- Explain the mechanisms involved in sodium handling by the kidney (March 1994)
- Explain how the kidney handles glucose. Describe the physiological consequences of glycosuria (March 1999, Sept 2001, March 2004)
- Describe the concept of renal clearance and its use to estimate glomerular filtration rate (Aug 1998, March 2004)
- Write short notes on renal clearance (Feb 1990)
- Describe the process of tubuloglomerular feedback (Aug 1998)
- Write notes on anti-diuretic hormones (March 1988)
- Write short notes on the effects of aldosterone (Sept 1984)
- List the hormones that regulate renal tubular reabsorption and describe their action and site of action (March 2000)
- Briefly describe the functions of renin and angiotensin (Sept 2002)
- Briefly describe the secretion and functions of renin and angiotensin (Aug 2004)