Renal Physiology : People and Ideas /
Each chapter in this authoritative volume is written by a well-known physiologist who has contributed to our current understanding of renal function. Together the authors offer a unique, inside perspective on the historical record of the discipline, from its roots in the ancient world to the most re...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Springer New York,
1987.
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| Series: | People and Ideas.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Each chapter in this authoritative volume is written by a well-known physiologist who has contributed to our current understanding of renal function. Together the authors offer a unique, inside perspective on the historical record of the discipline, from its roots in the ancient world to the most recent findings of modern times. Among the many topics discussed are renal blood flow and the dynamics of glomerular filtration; the clearance concept in renal physiology; micropuncture and microperfusion; transport of electrolytes across renal tubules; and diuretics and renal drug development. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (520 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9781461475453 (electronic bk.) 1461475457 (electronic bk.) |