Random calculations and other shit Flashcards

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Clearance vs. GFR

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Clearance GFR = net secretion

Clearance = GFR = no net secretion or absorption

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GFR (equation)

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Calculated by Clearance of inulin (inulin is filtered but not secreted or absorbed)

GFR = Cinulin x Vinulin/ Pinulin

Creatine clearance is approximation of GFR (slight over estimation due to secretion)

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Renal clearance (equation)

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Cx= UxV/Px

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