[Radiation thermometry used in the study of normal kidney functional activity]

In this paper, the results of use of active radiation heat flowmetry in the nephrological clinic are presented. Employment of rationalized loading tests permitted direct relationship to be established of radiation heat losses from the surface of the "open" kidney to the status of renal functions. Patterns of changes in the infrared radiation intensity have been ascertained in health and in the blockade of canalicular reabsorption. A hypothesis is documented about participation of autonomic system of regulation of renal bloodflow and glomerular filtration in thermostabilization of the kidney.