Glomerular Filtration Rate Flashcards
1
Q
What is the amount of filtrate that forms in the kidneys?
A
GFR glomerular filtration rate
About 105 in females
About 125 in males
2
Q
What happens if the gfr is too high?
A
Needed substances pass quickly through the renal tubules and are unable to be reabsorbed.
3
Q
What happens if the gfr is too low?
A
Nearly all filtrate is reabsorbed and waste products are not adequately excreted.
