Topic 3

Basic Renal Physiology 1: The Countercurrent Mechanism

This topic was presented for the Year Level 3 Medical Students of the UP College of Medicine, Manila, 2007-2008

Number of pages: 47

By: Francisco E. Anacleto

This topic answers the following questions on

• Basic principles in general physiology

• Basic principles in renal anatomy

• Basic principles of histology

• Processes of urine concentration and dilution

• Functions of the countercurrent mechanisms

• Countercurrent multiplier

• Countercurrent exchanger

 To order, proceed to Step Two...