Glomerular filtration US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Glomerular filtration Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 21: What effect does efferent arteriolar constriction have on RPF?
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Answer: Decreased
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Flashcard 22: Glomerular filtration rate may be estimated using the equation:
GFR = Cinulin = _____
Answer: [U]inulin * V / [P]inulin
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Flashcard 23: What does πGC represent in regards to GFR (fluid exchange)?
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Answer: Glomerular capillary oncotic pressure
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Flashcard 24: What effect does dehydration have on filtration fraction?
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Answer: Increased FF
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Flashcard 25: The amount of substance filtered in Bowman's space per unit time is called the _____
Answer: filtered load
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Flashcard 26: _____ between adjacent Sertoli cells form the blood-testis barrier, which isolate gametes from autoimmune attack
Answer: Tight junctions
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Flashcard 27: ACE inhibitors can cause a(n) _____ in creatinine levels within the first few days of starting treatment
Answer: elevation
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Flashcard 28: Blood exits the glomerular capillaries via the _____ arterioles
Answer: efferent
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Flashcard 29: What is the approximate normal GFR (mL/min)?
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Answer: 100 mL/min
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Flashcard 30: What does Kf represent in regards to GFR (fluid exchange)?
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Answer: Permeability to water
Extra:
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