Vanders Renal Physiology, Ninth Edition

Book excerpt: Perfect for USMLE® and Course Review in Renal Physiology! Combining the latest research with a fully integrated teaching approach, Vander’s Renal Physiology, Ninth Edition clearly and expertly explains how the kidneys affect other body systems and how they in turn are affected by these systems. There is no better way learn the fundamental principles of the structure, function, and pathologies of the human kidney that are essential for an understanding of clinical medicine, than this time-tested resource. Here’s why Vander’s is the best review of renal physiology available for the USMLE® Step 1: • Begins with the basics and works up to advanced principles • Learning Aids include flow charts, diagrams, key concepts, clinical examples, boxed statements to emphasize major points, learning objectives, and review questions with answers and explanations • Focuses on the goals of renal processes and the logic of them • Presents the normal function of the kidney with clinical correlations to disease states