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The Mammalian Kidney: Instructor version of student Web Tutorial 42.1 that begins with an overview of the kidney and excretory system in humans. Enlarged diagrams of the kidney identify the cortex and medulla, and finally the parts of a single nephron. The locations of various steps in urine formation are described. Finally, urine formation is described beginning with Bowman's capsule followed by osmosis and sodium transport in the proximal tubule, osmotic gradient, and ion export in the loop of Henle, and the processes and effects of ADH on the distal tubule and collecting duct. Run time: 9:10 |