Physiology of body fluids -- Structure and function of the kidneys -- Glomerular filtration and renal blood flow -- Renal transport mechanisms: NaCI and water absorption along the nephron -- Regulation of body fluid osmolality: regulation of water balance -- Regulation of extracellular fluid volume and NaCI balance -- Regulation of potassium balance -- Regulation of acid-base balance -- Regulation of calcium and phosphate homeostasis -- Physiology of diuretic action -- App. A: Integrative case studies -- App. B: Normal laboratory values -- App. C: Nephron function -- App. D: Answers to self-study problems -- App. E: Answers to integrative case studies -- App. F: Review examination.