1. 1 Fellowship Program GuideDivision of Nephrology University of Utah Health Sciences Center 2006-2007 2. 1University of Utah Nephrology Fellowship ProgramTable of Contents…
Renal Structure and Function Kidneys Paired Retroperitoneal Partially protected by the 11th and 12th ribs Right slightly lower due to liver Surrounded by renal capsule Adipose…
Slide 1 1 Renal Structure and Function Slide 2 2 Kidneys Paired Retroperitoneal Partially protected by the 11 th and 12 th ribs Right slightly lower due to liver Surrounded…
Slide 1 Renal Structure and Function Slide 2 Introduction Main function of kidney is excretion of waste products (urea, uric acid, creatinine, etc). Other excretory organs…
Diseases of the Kidney Major Determinants of Disease Disease of one renal structure usually affects others The urinary tract is especially susceptible to bacterial infection…