Renal function : mechanisms preserving fluid and solute balance in health /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Valtin, Heinz
Other Authors: Schafer, J. A. (James A.), 1941-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : Little, Brown, and Co., [1995]
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Components of renal function
  • Body fluid compartments
  • Glomerular filtration
  • Tubular reabsorption
  • Tubular secretion
  • Renal hemodynamics and oxygen consumption
  • Na⁺ and H₂O transport. Na⁺ balance
  • Concentration and dilution of urine: H₂O balance
  • H⁺ balance
  • Role of kidneys in acid-base balance: renal excretion of H⁺ and conservation of HCO₃
  • K⁺ balance: renal handling of K⁺.