| CODE | PHB1121 | ||||||
| TITLE | Renal Physiology and Haematology | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 2 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Physiology and Biochemistry | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Important aspects and fundamental concepts of normal renal function and haematology provide the core material of the unit. Emphasis is placed on the clinical relevance of important physiologic principles. Study-unit Aims: This unit aims at providing students in the biomedical sciences with an integrated approach to study of the urinary systems and haematology, hence: (i) a basic understanding of how the renal system functions in health and disease; (iii) an introduction to haematology and haemopoeisis and the function of blood cells and other components. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - outline factors determining glomerular filtration and its autoregulation; - highlight transport mechanisms responsible for NaCl and water reabsorption by the nephron; - discuss the major hormones regulating NaCl and water reabsorption in the kidneys and their sites of action: renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, atrial natriuretic factor, and antidiuretic hormone; - describe the role of loop of Henle and vasa recta in production of a dilute and concentrated urine; - define the effective circulating volume and mechanisms by which body maintains its homeostasis; - describe the regulation of plasma K+ and Na+ levels by hormones; - comprehend the principles of acid-base homeostasis; - comprehend the role of the Blood stem cell in the formation of all blood components; - be able to identify the function of the blood cells; - be able to comprehend cascade pathways such as the complement system and coagulation. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - interpret inulin and creatinine clearance to measure glomerular filtration in patients; - assess patients with renal disease, including oedematous states, disorders of water balances, glomerular diseases, renal failure, ureteric pain, and urinary tract infections; - interpret normal blood counts; - identify possible coagulation deficiencies; - understand the role of the blood cells, compliment system and vascular endothelium in the inflammation. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main text: "Textbook of Medical Physiology" (Ed. Guyton & Hall; Saunders) - or equivalent main physiology textbook. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Rosienne Farrugia Cynthia Sammut Christian Scerri |
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