RadGuide Academy

Chapter 2: Diagnostic Imaging & Examination Techniques 8 min

Renal Physiology & Fluid-Electrolyte Homeostasis

Instructor: Dr. Ananya Sen (MD Pathology)

Comprehensive Lecture Notes & Summary

1. Nephron Structure and Function

The nephron is the microscopic structural and functional unit of the kidney. Each human kidney contains approximately 1.0 to 1.2 million nephrons.

Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is primarily regulated by renal autoregulation (myogenic mechanism and tubuloglomerular feedback).