Glomerular filtration — Flashcards

The dilatory effect of ANP on afferent arterioles is _____ than the constrictor effect on efferent arterioles

Eosinophils are highly phagocytic for _____ complexes

What effect does efferent arteriolar constriction have on filtration fraction?_____

How does the glomerular capillary oncotic pressure (GC) change along the length of the glomerular capillaries?_____

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

How does non-enzymatic glycation of the efferent renal arteriole affect GFR?_____

Glomerular filtration rate may be estimated using the equation: GFR = Cinulin = _____

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

At the end of a glomerular capillary, the ultrafiltration pressure equals zero, a point called _____

What effect does dehydration have on GFR? _____