The structure, function, and pathologies of the human kidney -- simplified and explained4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This seventh edition of a concise, well written book on renal physiology continues the legacy of the book as a major contributor in the field....This well written book is an excellent review of renal function and is one of the best concise reviews of the topic."-- Doody's Review ServiceWritten in a concise, conversational style, this trusted text reviews the fundamental principles of renal physiology that are essential for an understanding of clinical medicine.Combining the latest research with a fully integrated teaching approach, Vander's Renal Physiology explains how the kidneys affect other body systems and how they in turn are affected by these systems. Filled with the learning tools you need to truly learn key concepts rather than merely memorize facts, Vander's will prove valuable to you at every stage of your studies or practice.Features:New Global case studiesNew An online physiology learning center that offers additional exam questions, artwork, and graphsOffers the best review of renal physiology available for the USMLE Step 1Begins with the basics and works up to advanced principlesDistills the essence of renal processes and their regulation in a concise, integrated manner that focuses on the logic of renal processesFeatures learning aids such as flow charts, diagrams, key concepts, clinical examples, learning objectives, and review questions with answers and explanationsExplains the relationship between blood pressure and renal functionPresents the normal functions of the kidney with clinical correlations to disease statesIncludes the most current research on the molecular and genetic principles underlying renal physiology