Clinical Renal Physiology

Author: Lin Maozhang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is meticulously written by experts in renal physiology, biochemistry, and nephrology from both domestic and international fields. It consists of 20 chapters, covering topics such as human fluid physiology, ion transport in renal epithelial cells, renal anatomy, renal circulation, glomerular filtration, renal tubular reabsorption and secretion, cellular physiology of vasopressin on renal function, neural regulation of renal function, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and the kidneys, atrial natriuretic peptide and natriuretic peptide family, renal hormones and the kidneys, erythropoietin and the kidneys, human water balance, sodium balance, potassium balance, calcium balance, phosphorus balance, magnesium balance, acid-base balance, as well as various water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance disorders. It particularly emphasizes the renal regulatory role in water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. The content is advanced, authoritative, and detailed, making it a specialized work that systematically introduces the fundamental and clinical aspects of renal physiology in China. It is suitable for clinical doctors, faculty and students of medical schools, as well as researchers in basic and clinical related disciplines.