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. 1979 May;55(643):329–332. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.55.643.329

Renal physiology in pregnancy.

W Dunlop
PMCID: PMC2425459  PMID: 382164

Abstract

The changes which occur in renal excretory function during pregnancy are discussed. The relationship between glomerular filtration rate and effective renal plasma flow is examined in the light of new serial data obtained under conditions of saline diuresis. Changes in the renal handling of nutrients and in the excretion of waste products during pregnancy are reviewed.

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