DIURNAL VARIATIONS OF RENAL FUNCTION IN MAN

Jonas H. Sirota, David S. Baldwin, H Villarreal

Journal of Clinical Investigation · 1950 · 179 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

A diurnal rhythm in water and electrolyte excretion in man has been described by several investigators. Kleitman (1) reported decreased urine flow and chloride excretion during sleep as compared to "waking" hours, and suggested decreased blood pressure during sleep as the cause.

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