The best review of renal physiology available for the USMLE Step 1Vander's Renal Physiology, 8e reviews the fundamental principles of renal physiology that are essential for understanding clinical medicine. Combining the latest research with a fully integrated teaching approach, Vander's explains how the kidneys affect other body systems and how they in turn are affected by these systems.Presents the normal functions of the kidneys with clinical correlations to disease statesUpdated with the latest research on molecular and genetic principles underlying renal physiologyOutstanding learning aids such as flow charts, diagrams, key concepts, clinical examples, learning objectives, and review questions with answers and explanations

Zusammenfassung
The best review of renal physiology available for USMLE Step 1--completely updated with the latest researchWritten in a clear, concise, logical style, this trusted text reviews the fundamental principles of the structure, function and pathologies of the human kidney that are essential for an understanding of clinical medicine. Combining the latest research with a fully integrated teaching approach, the eighth edition of Vander's Renal Physiology features revised sections that explain how the kidneys affect other body systems and how they in turn are affected by these systems. Each chapter is filled with the tools you need to truly learn key concepts rather than merely memorize facts.Features: Begins with the basics and works up to advanced principlesFocuses on the logic of renal processesIncludes the most current research on the molecular and genetic principles underlying renal physiologyExplains the relationship between blood pressure and renal functionPresents the normal functions of the kidney with clinical correlations to disease statesIncludes study questions with an answer key at the end of each chapterFeatures learning aids such as flow charts, diagrams, key concept clinical examples, boxed statements to emphasize major points, learning objectives, and review questions with answers and explanations
Titel
Vanders Renal Physiology, Eighth Edition
EAN
9780071797498
ISBN
978-0-07-179749-8
Format
E-Book (epub)
Veröffentlichung
15.02.2013
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Anzahl Seiten
240
Jahr
2013
Untertitel
Englisch