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Sodium (Na+) and Water Homeostasis
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To understand the role of sodium (Na+) and water in maintaining balance of body fluid compartments.
To understand the regulation of sodium (Na+) balance by the kidney.
To understand the regulation of water balance by the kidney and hypothalamus.
Understand the mechanisms of action of diuretics.
To understand the processes which lead to the development of hyponatremia and hypernatremia.
To recognize disorders of sodium (Na+) and water balance in clinical scenarios.