Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance
CHAPTER 36 Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance The concentration of H+ in body fluids is low in comparison to the concentration of other ions. For…
PHYSIOLOGY
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
CHAPTER 40 The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland The pituitary gland (also called the hypophysis) is a small (about 0.5 g in weight), yet complex endocrine structure at the base of…
The Small Intestinal Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal
CHAPTER 29 The Small Intestinal Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal The small intestine is the critical portion of the intestinal tract for assimilation of nutrients. In this…
The Adrenal Gland
CHAPTER 42 The Adrenal Gland In adults, the adrenal glands emerge as fairly complex endocrine structures that produce two structurally distinct classes of hormones: steroids and catecholamines. The catecholamine hormone…
Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume
CHAPTER 34 Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume The kidneys maintain the osmolality and volume of body fluids within a narrow range by regulating the excretion of water and…
Principles of Cell Function
CHAPTER 1 Principles of Cell Function The human body is composed of billions of cells, each with a distinct function. Despite this diversity in cell function, all cells share certain…
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport
CHAPTER 23 Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport The respiratory and circulatory systems function together to transport sufficient oxygen (O2) from the lungs to the tissues to sustain normal cellular activity…
Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis
CHAPTER 35 Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis K+ HOMEOSTASIS Potassium (K+) is one of the most abundant cations in the body, and it is critical for many cell functions, including…
Homeostasis of Body Fluids
CHAPTER 2 Homeostasis of Body Fluids Normal cellular function requires that the intracellular composition of ions, small molecules, water, pH, and a host of other substances be maintained within a…
Solute and Water Transport along the Nephron: Tubular Function
CHAPTER 33 Solute and Water Transport along the Nephron: Tubular Function The formation of urine involves three basic processes: (1) ultrafiltration of plasma by the glomerulus, (2) reabsorption of water…
