| Description |
1 online resource (257 pages) : illustrations. |
| ISBN |
9780323086912 (electronic bk.) |
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0323086918 (electronic bk.) |
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9780323088251 (electronic bk.) |
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0323088252 (electronic bk.) |
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9780323086912 (pbk.) |
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0323086918 (pbk.) |
| Access |
Access restricted to subscribing institutions. |
| Summary |
This medical reference book in the Mosby Physiology Monograph Series provides a basic understanding of normal kidney function at the cellular and molecular level. Attractively illustrated with clear 2-color diagrams, it also facilitates study with learning objectives, "In the Clinic" and "At the Molecular Level" boxes, chapter summaries, and clinical cases with review questions and explained answers. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Physiology of body fluids -- Structure and function of the kidneys -- Glomerular filtration and renal blood flow -- Renal transport mechanisms: nacl and water reabsorption along the nephron -- Regulation of body fluid osmolality: regulation of water balance -- Regulation of extracellular fluid volume and nacl balance -- Regulation of potassium balance -- Regulation of acid-base balance -- Regulation of calcium and phosphate homeostasis -- Physiology of diuretic action -- Additional reading -- Integrative case studies -- Normal laboratory values -- Nephron function -- Answers to self-study problems -- Answers to integrative case studies -- Review examination. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Series |
Mosby physiology monograph series.
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| Subject |
Kidneys -- Physiology.
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| Other Author |
Stanton, Bruce A., author.
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