Renal Physiology: A Clinical Approach

by John Danziger, Mark Zeidel MD, Michael J. Parker MD, Richard M. Schwartzstein MD

Overview

The complexity and copious number of details that must be mastered in order to fully understand renal physiology makes this one of the most daunting and intimidating topics covered in the first year of medical school. Although this is often only a 2-4 week module during the general physiology course, it is essential that students understand the foundations of renal physiology, and general physiology texts are often not detailed enough to provide students with what they need to master this difficult subject.
This first edition, and third volume in the Integrated Physiology Series, offers students a clear, clinically oriented overview of renal physiology. The lecture-style format, conversational tone, and final Integration chapter offset the difficult and intimidating nature of the subject. Chapter outlines, learning objectives, and end-of-chapter summaries highlight key concepts for easier assimilation. Other pedagogical features include clinical cases, Thought Questions, Putting It Together sections, Editor's Integration boxes, review Q&A, and online animations — all designed specifically to reinforce clinical relevance and to challenge the student in real-world problem-solving.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780781795241
Publisher:	LWW
Publication date:	04/18/2012
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Preface vii

Acknowledgments xi

1 Getting Started: The Approach to Renal Physiology 1

2 The Body's Compartments: The Distribution of Fluid 12

3 Form Determines Function: The Uniqueness of Renal Anatomy 30

4 Clearing Waste: Glomerular Filtration 51

5 Reclaiming the Filtrate: Tubular Function 73

6 Maintaining the Volume of Body Fluid: Sodium Balance 97

7 Concentrating the Urine: Adapting to Life on Land 117

8 Maintaining the Serum Concentration: Water Balance 135

9 Maintaining the Serum pH: Acid-Base Balance 155

10 Metabolic Alkalosis: The Other Side of the Renal Acid-Base Story 179

11 Integration Chapter: The Case of the Marathon Runner 192

Answers to Review Questions 199

Glossary of Terms 207

Index 213