The kidney as a controller of body homeostasis

John Robertson

doi:10.1117/12.446760

23 October 2001 The kidney as a controller of body homeostasis

John Robertson

Proceedings Volume 4512, Complex Adaptive Structures; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.446760
Event: Complex Adaptive Structures, 2001, Hutchinson Island, FL, United States

Abstract

Normal renal function allows mammals to exist in diverse environments. Collections of nephrons, the basic unit of renal structure, regulate body fluid and electrolytes, blood pressure, and red cell mass. Nephron, and hence renal function also allows removal of toxic waste products generated during metabolism. The kidney is a major site of detoxification for many exogenous drugs and chemicals and also has important functions as an endocrine organ. Without precisely regulated renal function, mammals would quickly dehydrate in relatively arid environments (air) or internally overhydrate and drown in marine environments.

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John Robertson "The kidney as a controller of body homeostasis", Proc. SPIE 4512, Complex Adaptive Structures, (23 October 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.446760

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