1. Introduction. - Section I Acute Experiments on Normal Renal Function. - 2. Glomerular filtration rate. - 3. Renal nerves as an agent acting on the kidneys. - 4. Excretion of urea. - 5. Excretion of sulphate. - 6. Excretion of phosphate. - 7. Excretion of potassium. - 8. Excretion of sodium. - 9. Excretion of chloride and bicarbonate: ammonium in urine. - 10. The antidiuretic action of vasopressin. - 11. Release of antidiuretic hormone from the neurohypophysis. - 12. Acute experiments on the volume of the urine. - 13. Acute experiments on drinking by dogs. - Section II Balance Experiments. - 14. Intake of amino-N and excretion of urea. - 15. Intake of sulphur and excretion of sulphate. - 16. Intake of phosphorus and excretion of phosphate. - 17. Intake and excretion of potassium. - 18. Sodium balance. - 19. Intake and excretion of chloride. - 20. Anion-cation excretion: acid-base balance. - 21. Water balance. - 22. Experimental diabetes insipidus. - References. Language: English