UID:
almahu_9948616469302882
Format:
1 online resource (180 p.)
Edition:
2nd ed.
ISBN:
0-7020-4885-2
Series Statement:
Systems of the body
Content:
This is an integrated textbook on the renal system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course.〈ul〉〈li〉One of the seven volumes in the Systems of the Body series.〈/li〉〈li〉Concise text covers the core anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in an integrated manner as required by system- and problem-based medical courses.〈/li〉〈li〉The basic science is presented in the clinical context in a way appropriate for the early part of the medical course.〈/li〉〈li〉There is a l
Note:
Includes index.
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Urinary tract structure and infection -- Body fluids and nephron function and diuretics -- Water balance and regulation of osmolality -- Acid-base balance and regulation of pH -- Glomerular filtration and acute kidney injury -- Proteinuria and the nephrotic syndrome -- Glomerulonephritis and the acute nephritic syndrome -- Diabetic nephropathy and chronic kidney disease -- End-stage kidney disease and replacement of renal function -- Hypertension and the kidney -- Pregnancy and the kidney -- Urinary tract obstruction and stones -- Renal masses and urinary tract tumours -- Drugs and the kidney.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-7020-3371-5
Language:
English
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