Renal System | Overview 

In this podcast video, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss everything you need to know about the Renal System!
Timestamps:
00:04:59 Location and size of kidneys.
00:08:18 Kidneys need perirenal fat for protection.
00:14:09 Kidneys filter blood and produce urine.
00:21:23 Kidneys reabsorb 99% of filtrate.
00:22:29 The kidneys have multiple functions.
00:31:59 Role of kidneys in pH.
00:36:23 Respiratory system regulates blood pH.
00:38:20 Kidneys regulate pH and water balance.
00:43:40 Water balance is crucial for proper bodily function.
00:53:14 Kidneys regulate blood pressure.
00:56:18 Kidneys regulate blood pressure and erythropoiesis.
01:02:30 EPO and blood doping risks.
01:05:52 Calcium is essential for various bodily functions.
01:14:02 Kidney stone removal was brutal.
01:17:26 Filtration and reabsorption in nephrons.
01:23:16 Visual aids enhance podcast experience.
01:31:12 Auto-regulation of arterioles is important.
01:39:13 Importance of loop length in concentration.
01:40:32 Concentration of urine affects hydration.
01:51:31 Bladder can stretch significantly.
01:53:50 Bladder control and incontinence issues.
02:01:46 Butyrate is an important short chain fatty acid.