Control of Body Fluid Volume

Synopsis

Control of fluid and sodium content, three fluid compartments, blood volume controlled, types of sensor. The kidney as an effector, automatic intrarenal control of concentrations of plasma proteins and red cells. Other types of sensor mechanisms, role of arterial baroreceptors in haemorrhage, evidence for right atrial receptors, stimulation of renal nerves. Release of renin, aldosterone, juxta glomerular apparatus, natriuretic hormones.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio; Audiocassette. 60 min.

Year of production

1977

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Documentation

Accompanying workbook and recording script.

Uses

Medical, dental, veterinary and science students.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

physiology - human

Credits

Writer

J Stradling; P Holton

Sponsor

Name

BLITHE Centre for Health and Medical Education

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

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