Glomerular filtration — Flashcards

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

What effect does dehydration have on filtration fraction? _____

What effect does decreased plasma protein concentration (GC) have on filtration fraction? _____

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

The filtration fraction may be calculated using the equation FF = _____

What effect does constriction of the ureter have on filtration fraction? _____

What effect does afferent arteriolar constriction have on GFR?_____

What percent of total Ca2+ in the blood is ultrafilterable?_____

How does glomerular filtration rate change during pregnancy?_____

In addition to inulin, _____ clearance may also be used to estimate GFR