Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Kidney

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

Sommario

Introduction.-Renal Morphology.- Initial Process in Urine Formation.- Transport of InorganicIons by Renal Tubules.- Transport of Fluid by Renal Tubules.- Transport ofOrganic Substances by Renal Tubules.- Diluting and Concentrating Mechanism.- IntegrativeSummary of Renal Function.

Info autore

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

Riassunto

As such, the book provides comprehensive information on comparative renal functionfor biological scientists and advanced students of biology with some knowledgeof physiology and a desire to know more about renal function in vertebrates,and for mammalian renal physiologists who wish to obtain a broader view ofrenal function.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: William H Dantzler, William H. Dantzler
• Editore: Springer, Berlin
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.07.2018
• EAN: 9781493981236
• ISBN: 978-1-4939-8123-6
• Pagine: 292
• Dimensioni: 155 mm x 16 mm x 235 mm
• Peso: 464 g
• Illustrazioni: X, 292 p. 17 illus., 1 illus. in color.
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Biologia > Zoologia; B, Life Sciences, Anatomy, Chemische Biologie, biochemistry, Zoology & animal sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences, Vertebrates, Animal Physiology, Zoology, Animal Biochemistry, Animal Anatomy / Morphology / Histology, Animal anatomy, Chemical biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Renal Physiology, Model vertebrates, Urine concentration, Urine dilution