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Renal Physiology, Osmoregulation, and Waste Excretion
10th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
6 lessons
Goal
Explain nephron functional anatomy, countercurrent multiplication, hormonal osmoregulation, nitrogenous waste cycling, and dialysis principles.
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Nephron Anatomy and Glomerular Ultrafiltration Dynamics
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- 2Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion in the Proximal and Distal TubulesPremiumNot started yet
- 3The Loop of Henle and Countercurrent MultiplicationNot started yet
- 4Hormonal Control of Water and Sodium: ADH and RAAS PathwaysNot started yet
- 5Hepatic Urea Cycle and Nitrogenous Waste ComparisonsNot started yet
- 6Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis TechnologiesNot started yet
Standards Covered
- OGS.11.LS.HB.5Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 11 / High School 2 (Age 15) · Grade 10Explain renal physiology, nephron filtration, reabsorption, secretion, hormonal control of osmoregulation (ADH, aldosterone), urea cycle, and dialysis technologies.
- OGS.11.LS.HB.6Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 11 / High School 2 (Age 15) · Grade 10Explain endocrine regulation, steroid vs non-steroid hormone signaling, the hypothalamic-pituitary-target organ feedback axes, antagonistic hormone regulation (insulin/glucagon, PTH/calcitonin), and stress responses.
Curriculum Framework
10th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
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