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This second edition offers a comprehensive overview of the physiological functions of vertebrate kidneys from a comparative viewpoint, with particular emphasis on nonmammalian vertebrates. The topics covered include renal structure; glomerular ultrafiltration; tubular transport of inorganic ions, organic substances, and fluid; and urine dilution and concentration. Mammalian renal function is only considered for purposes of comparison with nonmammalian renal function and as a frame of reference for some of the discussions. The major findings on nonmammalian renal functionand the important unanswered questions raised by those findings are described in detail. As such, the book provides comprehensive information on comparative renal function for biological scientists and advanced students of biology with some knowledge of physiology and a desire to know more about renal function in vertebrates, and for mammalian renal physiologists who wish to obtain a broader view of renal function.

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Author:   William H. Dantzler
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2nd ed. 2016
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   5.797kg
ISBN:  

9781493937325

ISBN 10:   1493937324
Pages:   292
Publication Date:   06 July 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction.- Renal Morphology.- Initial Process in Urine Formation.- Transport of Inorganic Ions by Renal Tubules.- Transport of Fluid by Renal Tubules.- Transport of Organic Substances by Renal Tubules.- Diluting and Concentrating Mechanism.- Integrative Summary of Renal Function.

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William H. Dantzler, M.D.,Ph.D. Professor Emeritus Department of Physiology College of Medicine University of Arizona, Tucson, USA

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