November Blog
Cumulative Hours- 4 Wow, November is already coming to a close! This month in class, we did the renal and pulmonary module. Every time I learn about the kidney in class, I am always amazed at how complicated it is. It's crazy to think about how every part of the nephron has its own function- while they all contribute to the same end goal, each portion of the nephron contributes in slightly different ways by changing which ions and molecules can permeate through at each region. Seeing that and seeing how different drugs target different parts of the nephron really underscores the complexity of the kidney. I think my friends and I have solidified our study strategies for this program. We all take notes during class and sometimes study together after class, but for the most part we do the initial legwork for learning the material individually. As the exam approaches, we review together, quiz each other, and try to fill the gaps in each others’ knowledge. At the end of every modu