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377-0205-00L 5 Credits BSC D-HEST
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Kidney and Homeostasis

Nieren und Homöostase

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Andrew Hall, Prof. Olivier Devuyst
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:37

Abstract

Development, anatomy and function of the kidneys and urinary tract, regulation of blood pressure and fluid/electrolyte/minerals/acid-base homeostasis, including clinical vignettes.

Objective

Following successful completion of this course the students should be able: 1. to understand basic principles in membrane transport and biology. 2. to describe the developmental origins of the kidney and urinary tract. 3. to understand the anatomy and function of the renal vasculature, glomeruli, tubules and interstitium. 4. to understand the homeostatic regulation of water, electrolyte, minerals and acid-base balance. 5. to recognize basic patterns of kidney diseases and how they present clinically

Content

In this module the following themes will be covered: 1. Basic principles of solute transport and hormonal regulation in epithelial cells. 2. Embryological development of the kidney and urinary tract. 3. Structure and specialized function of different nephron segments. 4. Hormonal regulation of water, salt and electrolyte homeostasis and osmolarity. 5. Structure and function of the lower urinary tract and micturition. 6. Structure and function of renal vasculature, glomeruli and interstitium. Regulation of renal blood flow and blood pressure. Measurement of glomerular function and proteinuria. 7. Regulation of acid-base and mineral homeostasis.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Für Fremdsprachige ist ein allgemeines Wörterbuch (kein medizinisches Wörterbuch) erlaubt. Elektronische Wörterbücher dürfen nicht verwendet werden.
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Die Vorlesungsteile, die in Englisch gehalten wurden, werden auch auf Englisch geprüft.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Nieren und Homöostase
Findet in den SW 11-14 statt (05.05.-30.05.2025)
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (ML E 12)
  • Tue 14:15-18:00 (IFW A 36)
  • Wed 13:00-17:00 (Y17 M 5)
  • Thu 13:00-17:00 (Y17 M 5)
  • Fri 14:15-18:00 (HG D 1.1)
5 h weekly

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