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Vander's Renal Physiology, 6/E

by: Eaton, Douglas C., Ph.D.; Pooler, John P., Ph.D.

Vander's Renal Physiology, 6/E

by: Eaton, Douglas C., Ph.D.; Pooler, John P., Ph.D.

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9780071357289
ISBN 10:
0071357289
Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 04/22/2004
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
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Summary

This concise overview of renal physiology introduces basic science principles and their relevance in the clinical expression of disease. Each chapter incorporates a wealth of pedagogical aids including: study questions, learning objectives, and clinical examples. Also serves as a good review for the USMLE Step 1.

Preface

vii

Renal Functions, Anatomy, and Basic Processes

(23)

Functions

(2)

Anatomy of the Kidneys and Urinary System

(1)

The Nephron

(7)

Blood Supply to the Nephrons

(4)

Basic Renal Processes

(8)

Renal Blood Flow and Glomerular Filtration

(13)

Glomerular Filtration and Renal Blood Flow

(1)

Flow, Resistance, and Pressure in The Kidneys

(1)

Glomerular Filtration

(7)

Autoregulation

(4)

Clearance

(9)

Clearance Units

(4)

Plasma Creatinine and Urea Concentrations as Indicators of GFR Changes

(4)

Basic Transport Mechanisms

(14)

Crossing the Epithelial Barriers

(4)

Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis and Transcytosis

(2)

Transport Mechanisms in Reabsorption

(7)

Renal Handling of Organic Substances

(13)

Active Proximal Reabsorption of Organic Nutrients (Eg, Glucose, Amino Acids)

(2)

Proteins and Peptides

(1)

Active Proximal Secretion of Organic Anions

(2)

Active Proximal Secretion of Organic Cations

(2)

pH Dependence of Passive Reabsorption or Secretion Urea

(5)

Basic Renal Processes for Sodium, Chloride, and Water

(24)

Overview

(5)

Individual Tubular Segments

(11)

Urinary Concentration: The Medullary Osmotic Gradient

(7)

Control of Sodium and Water Excretion: Regulation of Plasma Volume and Plasma Osmolality and Renal Control of Systemic Blood Pressure

(37)

Regulation of Blood Pressure

(6)

Contribution of the Kidney to The Long-Term Regulation of Blood Pressure

104

(12)

Control of Sodium Balance

116

(6)

Control of Water Excretion

122

(12)

Renal Regulation of Potassium Balance

134

(16)

Regulation of Potassium Between the Intracellular and Extracellular Compartments

135

(1)

Renal Potassium Handling

136

(14)

Regulation of Hydrogen Ion Balance

150

(30)

Guidelines for Studying Acid-Base Biology

151

(6)

Renal Handling of Acids and Bases

157

(4)

Renal Excretion of Acid and Base

161

(2)

Hydrogen Ion Excretion on Urinary Buffers

163

(2)

Phosphate and Organic Acids as Buffers

165

(1)

Hydrogen Ion Excretion on Ammonium

166

(1)

Quantification of Renal Acid-Base Excretion

167

(3)

Regulation of the Renal Handling of Acids and Bases

170

(1)

Control of Renal Glutamine Metabolism and NH4 Excretion

171

(1)

Intravenous Solutions: Lactated Ringer's

172

(1)

Specific Categories of Acid-Base Disorders

173

(1)

Renal Response to Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis

174

(1)

Factors Causing the Kidneys to Generate or Maintain A Metabolic Alkalosis

175

(5)

Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Balance

180

(13)

Effector Sites for Calcium Balance

182

(3)

Hormonal Control of Effector Sites

185

(4)

Overview of Renal Phosphate Handling

189

(4)

Answers to Study Questions

193

(8)

Appendix A

201

(2)

Appendix B

203

(2)

Index

205

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