The Renal System
Systems of the Body Series
Published on 1. August 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-443-06478-4 (ISBN)
Description
Part of the 'first wave' of our innovative new "Systems of the Body" series, here is an integrated textbook on the renal system - covering it's structure, function and major diseases. It is ideal for systems courses as taught in the new medical curriculum, offering an attractive, two colour page design, objectives defined for each chapter and self-assessment.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Medical students.
Illustrations
110 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
515 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-06478-4 (9780443064784)
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Content
Urinary tract structure and infection. Body fluids and nephron function. Water balance and regulation of osmolarity. Acid-base balance and regulation of pH. Glomerular filtration and acute renal failure. Proteinuria and the nephrotic syndrome. Glomerulonephritis and the acute nephritic syndrome. Diabetic nephropaphy and chronic renal failure. Hypertension and the kidney. Urinary tract obstruction and stones. Drugs and the kidney.