Glomerular filtration — Flashcards

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

In both the afferent and efferent arterioles of the kidney, SNS activity causes vaso-_____

The value for the filtration fraction is normally about _____

How does GFR change during pregnancy? _____

What effect does constriction of the ureter have on GFR? _____

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

The renal clearance of albumin is normally _____ because albumin is not filtered across glomerular capillaries

What effect does increased plasma protein concentration (GC) have on GFR? _____

How does the glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure (PGC) change along the length of the glomerular capillaries?_____

In response to increased Na+ delivery, the macula densa causes decreased renin release, which ultimately relaxes the _____ arterioles