Anaesthesia | Exam Preparation | Renal Physiology Part 3

Renal Physiology Part 3
Session Overview
Description
This session contains a series of short revision tutorials using Multiple Choice Questions to assist candidates preparing for the Primary FRCA Examination.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Describe the Renin-Angiotensin-System
• Define clearance, interpret its measurement and calculate renal plasma flow and blood flow

These MCQ Tutorials are aimed at candidates preparing for the Primary FRCA examination.

MCQs written to Primary FRCA standard are used to provide a focused tutorial on important concepts and areas of the curriculum that candidates have difficulty with.

Not all areas tested in the examination are covered in these tutorials. For a comprehensive review please refer to the curriculum and e-Learning sessions within Modules 07a and 07b.

Renal physiology is a complex subject. In this tutorial we aim to provide a revision resource looking at important aspects of:

The Renin-Angiotensin-System:

• Revision of activation of the system
• Revision of key molecules involved in the process:

• Renin
• Angiotensin II
• Aldosterone
• Anti-diuretic hormone
• Atrial naturetic peptide

Glomerular filtration and clearance:

• Definitions
• Measurement