Renal regulation of extracellular fluid volume and osmolality

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1996

Publication Title

American Nephrology Nurses Association Journal

Volume

23

Issue

5

First page number:

487

Last page number:

498

Abstract

In order for our body cells to function properly, they must be surrounded in extracellular fluid that is relatively constant with regard to osmolality. The kidneys, in concert with neural and endocrine input, regulate the volume and osmolality of the extracellular fluid by altering the amount of sodium and water excreted. This is accomplished primarily though alterations in sodium and water reabsorption, the mechanisms of which differ within each nephron segment.

Keywords

Body fluids – Regulation; Kidneys; Nephrology; Renal function; Sodium in the body; Water in the body

Disciplines

Fluids and Secretions | Nephrology | Nursing | Urogenital System

Language

English

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