Role of the renin-angiotensin system in mediating the effects of posture on renal function.

Authors :: Reinhart, Glenn A.
Lohmeier, Thomas E.
Source :: American Journal of Physiology: Regulatory, Integrative & Comparative Physiology. Jul96, Vol. 40 Issue 1, pR282. 7p. 1 Chart, 13 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 1996
Abstract: Examines the role of the renin-angiotensin system in mediating the effects of posture on renal function. Neurohumoral activation associated with orthostatic stress on renal hemodynamics and sodium excretion; Renal blood flow; Contribution of angiotensin II to the effects of passive standing on renal hemodynamics and urinary sodium excretion.

Language :: English
ISSN :: 03636119
Volume :: 40
Issue :: 1
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: American Journal of Physiology: Regulatory, Integrative & Comparative Physiology
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 9711173621
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpregu.1996.271.1.r282

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