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MD123: Renal System
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
This module covers the structure and function of the renal system with clinical applications in an integrated fashion. The development, anatomy and histology of the kidney are described as is the anatomy of the pelvic floor. The formation of urine is covered in terms of the underlying processes of renal blood flow, glomerular filtration and tubular absorption and secretion and their local control. The control of salt and water, pH balance and the medical importance of these processes are indicated. The anatomy and mechanism of the micturition reflex is described. Students are also introduced to medical imaging of the kidney. It is also envisaged that some clinical lectures may be interspersed throughout the module
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Know and be able to demonstrate the positions of the bladder, urethra, rectum and anal canal.
- Know the macro and micro structure of the kidney, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra.
- Know the neuroanatomical basis of urinary incontinence.
- Summarise the use of medical imaging in the investigation of the urinary system.
- Describe the dynamics of and regulation renal blood flow at the macro and micro levels
- Describe the special features of renal blood supply which adapt the kidneys for filtration and reabsorption and how blood flow and GFR can be measured
- Describe the transport properties of the various regions of the nephron and how these relate to the reabsorptive and excretory roles of the kidney.
- Describe the role of the kidneys in regulating body fluid osmolarity, ECF volume, and acid-base balance and the methods of investigation used to examine these processes.
- Discuss the anatomy and pathophysiology of processes related to renal disease.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (30%)
- Computer-based Assessment (70%)
Teachers
- ALEXANDER BLACK:
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- MICHAEL CARTY:
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- PETER DOCKERY:
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- LOUISE ANN HORRIGAN:
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- AILISH HYNES:
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- SIOBHAN MCMAHON:
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- LEO QUINLAN:
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- BRENDAN WILKINS:
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- NICOLE BURNS:
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- CATHERINE LOUGHREY:
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- ALANNA STANLEY:
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- DARA CANNON:
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- MARI VAHEY:
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- FIDELMA GALLEN:
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- ANTONY WHEATLEY:
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- KIERAN KENNEDY:
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- Claudia Flaus:
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Reading List
- "Gray's Anatomy for Students" by Gray's Anatomy for Students
- "Human Physiology" by Rhoades & Tanner
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.