Urinary System

Important concepts

1. Name and describe the vascular supply to the Kidney.

2. Understand the parts of the nephron.

3. Describe the functions of urinary system.

4. Understand the blood pressure regulation by the kidneys.

5. Understand the physiological principles and factors involved in animal's ability to concentrate urine.

6. Understand the comparative anatomy of kidneys in different species.

7. understand the physiology and mechanism of micturation and test needed to diagnose  urinary incontinence.