Sodium balance-an integrated physiological model and novel approach
Author
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 4 (31 Aug. 2009), pp.560-569, 10 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2009-08-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Various physiological mechanisms regulate sodium and water balance in the human body.
These processes achieve acute and chronic sodium regulation and the simultaneous or sequential changes can be explained using a single physiological model.
Steady intracellular water and osmolality is necessary for cell membrane integrity and cellular processes.
Body fluids protect circulatory blood volume by altering Na + and water balance.
This is the most vital homeostatic function of the body.
Changes in ECF volume are sensed by various cardinal sensors.
Physiologically, the main aim of Na + and water balance is to permit variable salt and water intake without large fluctuations in blood pressure or volume status.
Homeostatic processes act in an integrated fashion to protect against any perturbations.
Characteristically, these mechanisms are sequential as well as parallel.
These may be synergistic or antagonistic to each other.
Rapidity, sensitivity and potency of these powerful feedback systems differ.
Various physiological and pathological insults determine the magnitude of response of these systems.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patel, Santosh. 2009. Sodium balance-an integrated physiological model and novel approach. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 20, no. 4, pp.560-569.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-37220
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Patel, Santosh. Sodium balance-an integrated physiological model and novel approach. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 20, no. 4 (Dec. 2009), pp.560-569.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-37220
American Medical Association (AMA)
Patel, Santosh. Sodium balance-an integrated physiological model and novel approach. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2009. Vol. 20, no. 4, pp.560-569.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-37220
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 569
Record ID
BIM-37220