This text covers all of the essential points of renal physiology in a concise presentation and provides an essential tool for introducing concepts or reviewing basic information. Extensive use of tables, diagrams, and illustrations aids comprehension. The focus on core concepts, end-of-chapter summaries, and the clinical content and emphasis make this an excellent learning tool. Includes relevant content on the kidney with regards to the new genetic and molecular information available. Also features a new exam for self testing.Chapter objectives.Self study problems. Clinical case studies.Multiple choice exams for self assessment. Emphasis on the core concepts.Key words and concepts.New coverage of the genetics and molecular biology of renal transporters.New multiple-choice examhas been added, giving users 100 questions for self assessment.
Book does a good job in explaining the main physiological points. Structure of book is around different functions (NaCl Transport) rather than speaking to specific renal structures and describing those functions. Does not have a good description of renal structure, but definitely enough to understand the physiology.
Must have for studying renal physiology!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Having seen a low rating for this book- I have to defend its reputation. This book is GREAT! Very easy to understand compared to other very dry textbooks. Great diagrams. The best thing about it is the extensive amount of study prep material included such as end-of-the-chapter questions and 10 case studies (very helpful in connecting concepts). That's not all-it also comes with 2 Review Tests (50 questions each)! That's even more than BRS has to offer (44 questions). I couldn't have made an A on my renal test without this book!
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