The Renal System
Systems of the Body Series
- 2nd Edition - March 18, 2010
- Authors: Michael J. Field, Carol Pollock, David Harris
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 3 3 7 1 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 4 8 8 5 - 2
This is an integrated textbook on the renal system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for… Read more
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This is an integrated textbook on the renal system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course.
- One of the seven volumes in the Systems of the Body series.
- Concise text covers the core anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in an integrated manner as required by system- and problem-based medical courses.
- The basic science is presented in the clinical context in a way appropriate for the early part of the medical course.
- There is a linked website providing self-assessment material ideal for examination preparation.
Medical and other health science students
Urinary tract structure and infection. Body fluids, nephron function and diuretics. Water balance and regulation of osmolarity. Acid-base balance and regulation of pH. Glomerular filtration and acute kidney injury. Proteinuria and the nephrotic syndrome. Glomerulonephritis and the acute nephritic syndrome. Diabetic nephropaphy and chronic kidney disease. End stage kidney disease and replacement of renal function. Hypertension and the kidney. Pregnancy and the kidney. Urinary tract obstruction and stones. Renal masses and urinary tract tumours. Drugs and the kidney.
- Edition: 2
- Published: March 18, 2010
- Language: English
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Michael J. Field
Affiliations and expertise
Emeritus Professor, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, AustraliaCP
Carol Pollock
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, NSW, Australia, Department of Medicine, University of Syndey, AustraliaDH
David Harris
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Medicine, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia, Department of Medicine, University of Syndey, AustraliaRead The Renal System on ScienceDirect