GFR Flashcards
1
Q
What are the key features of glomerular filtrate
A
a) for small solutes like nacl, glucose and urea the concentration in glomerular fluids is equal to concentration in plasma.
b) for plasma proteins, the concentration in glomerular fluid is almost zero. hence, urine is routinely tested in hospitals for protein(proteinuria). proteinuria is a sign of renal/urinary tract disease
c) a net pressure drop across the glomerular membrane drives the ultrafiltration process
