Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Kidney

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, or...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Dantzler, William H. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edition:2nd ed. 2016.
Subjects:
Physiology.
Vertebrates.
Anatomy, Comparative.
Biochemistry.
Animal Physiology.
Vertebrate Zoology.
Animal Anatomy.
Chemical Biology.
Online Access:Texto Completo
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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