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Introduction The kidney is responsible for maintaining a constant composition and volume of the extracellular fluid. This steady state is achieved by the remarkable capacity of the kidney to maintain sodium balance between what is absorbed in the intestine and…
The adult kidney functions to keep the organism in a steady state and protect against changes in the volume and composition of the extracellular fluid. Unlike the adult, the neonate must be in positive balance for several solutes to promote…