Thirst and Body Fluid Regulation: From Nephron to Neuron

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of body fluid regulation, thirst, and drinking, combining modern advances with previous findings to explore the main integrative brain mechanisms, fluid balance, and aging and clinical disorders. It focuses on mammalian thirst and relevant aspects of fluid balance physiology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Body fluid regulation is a critical aspect of human health, and it has been extensively studied in both clinical and pre-clinical settings. This comprehensive book combines modern advancements with previous findings in the field to provide a comprehensive treatment of major experiments, theories, and new advances in the field of body fluid regulation, thirst, and drinking.

The book focuses on the main integrative brain mechanisms involved in fluid regulation, the development of these systems, fluid balance during heat and exercise, aging and clinical disorders, and comparative aspects of fluid regulation. It also delves into mammalian thirst or drinking behavior, alongside relevant aspects of the physiology of fluid balance.

To illustrate the main concepts, the book uses both human and animal studies, highlighting the principal fluid compartments and their regulation by both intakes and losses. The volume is designed to be accessible to a wide range of readers, including researchers, students, and healthcare professionals interested in the field of body fluid regulation.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex mechanisms involved in body fluid regulation and its implications for human health.

Weight: 420g
ISBN-13: 9781108813822