Biochemical Concept Of Renal Function Test

Question 1

Erythropoietin is produced in response to ………

Answer 1

Lowered oxygen content in the blood

Question 2

The maximal excretory rate of a substance in the kidney is established by……….

Answer 2

The concentration in the plasma
The rate of their filtration through the plasma

Question 3

What is creatinine clearance

Answer 3

This is the volume of blood plasma that is cleared of creatinine per unit time

Question 4

What is the formula for calculating glomerular function and its normal value

Answer 4

1.73 m2

Question 5

Which of the renal function test is the most reliable for assessing renal function capacity as it shows the number of functioning nephrons?

Answer 5

Glomerular filtration rate

Question 6

The normal glomerular filtration rate is ……..

Answer 6

120ml/min
180 Litres/day

Question 7

The substance that is not yer widely used for the indirect assessment of gfr is ……..

Answer 7

Cystacine C