1. Physiology of K+ balance
- Author
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Knox, Franklyn G.
- Subjects
Potassium in the body -- Physiological aspects ,Potassium metabolism -- Study and teaching ,Kidneys -- Physiological aspects ,Hypokalemia -- Physiological aspects ,Diuretics -- Physiological aspects ,Biological sciences - Abstract
A laboratory exercise about the physiology of potassium ion (K+) balance was described and may be used by physiology teachers as a teaching tool. The exercise focused on three major elements of the K+ balance physiology: a case presentation of a diuretic-induced hypokalemia, renal handling of K+ and the total body K+ balance. The effects of diuretics on the secretion of K+ was also discussed. After conducting the exercise, an interactive discussion was held among the students to determine the extent of their acquired knowledge regarding the just concluded experiment.
- Published
- 1998