Glomerular filtration — Flashcards

What is the normal range of urine creatinine clearance (Male)?

Does the basement membrane of the glomerular filtration barrier normally permit plasma proteins? _____

What is the approximate normal GFR (mL/min)? _____

What effect does afferent arteriolar constriction have on RPF?_____

Filtered load (mg/min) can be calculated using the equation: Filtered load = _____

NSAIDs cause vasoconstriction of the _____ arteriole of the kidney, which decreases GFR

The oncotic pressure of Bowman's space (BS) normally equals _____

Cortisol results in a(n) _____ glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

Which Starling force changes, causing filtration equilibrium at the end of a glomerular capillary? _____

What does PBS represent in regards to GFR (fluid exchange)? _____