Clinical Physiology of Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders
Edition: 5 edition
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Published: December 22, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 992
ISBN-13: 9780071346825
Subjects: Diseases & disorders; Pharmacology; Renal medicine; Pathophysiology; Medical; Kidney Diseases; Medical Biochemistry; Medical / Nursing; Nutrition; Nephrology; Medical / Internal Medicine; disorders,electrolyte,physiology,acid-base,clinician,regulation,electrolyte balance,water,common clinical disorders,Renal Function,hyponatremia,Hyperosmolal States; Acid-base imbalances; Water-electrolyte imbalances; Biochemistry; Acid-Base Imbalance; Kidneys
First sentence: The kidney normally performs a number of essential functions: It participates in the maintenance of the constant extracellular environment that is required for adequate functioning of the cells.