Glomerular structure and function US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Glomerular structure and function with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Glomerular structure and function Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: NSAIDs cause vasoconstriction of the _____ arteriole of the kidney, which decreases GFR
Answer: afferent
Flashcard 2: In addition to inulin, _____ clearance may also be used to estimate GFR
Answer: creatinine
Flashcard 3: At the end of a glomerular capillary, the ultrafiltration pressure equals zero, a point called _____
Answer: filtration equilibrium
Flashcard 4: Cortisol results in a(n) _____ glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
Answer: increased
Flashcard 5: What does GC represent in regards to GFR (fluid exchange)? _____
Answer: Glomerular capillary oncotic pressure
Flashcard 6: What effect does afferent arteriolar constriction have on GFR?_____
Answer: Decreased
Flashcard 7: The renal clearance of albumin is normally _____ because albumin is not filtered across glomerular capillaries
Answer: zero
Flashcard 8: What is the effect of prerenal azotemia on GFR?
_____
Answer: Decreased GFR
Extra:
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https://onlinemeded.org/spa/nephrology/acute-kidney-injury/acquire?ref=anki
Other:
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Flashcard 9: What effect does increased plasma protein concentration (πGC) have on filtration fraction?
_____
Answer: Decreased FF
Extra:
Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/nephrology/videos/fluid-and-filtration-physiology?index=4]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/renal/glomerular-filtration/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 10: What effect does dehydration have on RPF?
_____
Answer: Decreased RPF
Extra:
Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/nephrology/videos/fluid-and-filtration-physiology?index=4]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/renal/glomerular-filtration/acquire?ref=anki
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