Glomerular Physiology

Multiple choice Questions Describe the electromechanical barrier of the glomerular capillary loop. The glomerular filtration barrier is composed of pedicles of podocytes (visceral epithelium of Bowman’s capsule),  glomerular basement membrane (GBM) or basal lamina (produced by both endothelial and epithelial cells), and the fenestrated endothelium of glomerular capillaries. The glomerular filtration barrier is structurally composed […]

Pharmacology Resources

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Common drug stems This table provides common drug stems to quickly help you determine to which class a medication belongs. GO TO Monoclonal Antibody Naming Convention slides Handouts The following pharmacology handouts are graciously being shared with WSU College of Medicine students by Dr. John Szarek. If you would like to utilize these handouts, you […]

Renal Embryology

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Multiple choice Describe the following Horseshoe kidney Functional or Nonfunctional? Functional Multicystic displastic kidney Functional or Nonfunctional? Not functional What is the concept of induction? Prompting the uterus to contract during pregnancy before labor begins on its own. What two tissues are involved? Uterus. Placenta. A recurrent UTI in a child can be a tip […]