Glomerular filtration Flashcards
1
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What does glomerular filtration depend on?
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2
Q
Define glomerular filtration rate (GFR) + factors that influence it
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3
Q
Filtration coefficient, Kf
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4
Q
What can cause a decrease in Kf?
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5
Q
What is net filtration pressure?
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6
Q
What are the starling forces?
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7
Q
PG
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8
Q
πG
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9
Q
PB
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10
Q
πB
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11
Q
Describe processes involved in autoregulation of renal blood flow + GFR
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12
Q
3 main equations used to estimate GFR
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13
Q
Why estimate GFR?
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14
Q
Define clearance + why creatinine is used?
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15
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Creatinine clearance
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