Includes bibliographical references and index.

Physiology of body fluids -- Structure and function of the kidneys -- Glomerular filtration and renal blood flow -- Renal transport mechanisms: nacl and water reabsorption along the nephron -- Regulation of body fluid osmolality: regulation of water balance -- Regulation of extracellular fluid volume and nacl balance -- Regulation of potassium balance -- Regulation of acid-base balance -- Regulation of calcium and phosphate homeostasis -- Physiology of diuretic action -- Additional reading -- Integrative case studies -- Normal laboratory values -- Nephron function -- Answers to self-study problems -- Answers to integrative case studies -- Review examination.

This medical reference book in the Mosby Physiology Monograph Series provides a basic understanding of normal kidney function at the cellular and molecular level. Attractively illustrated with clear 2-color diagrams, it also facilitates study with learning objectives, "In the Clinic" and "At the Molecular Level" boxes, chapter summaries, and clinical cases with review questions and explained answers.