Rental - Urine formation Flashcards
1
Q
Three main processes involved in urine formation
A
Filtration
Reabsorption
Secretion
2
Q
What measure the amount of filtrate produced?
A
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
3
Q
Approximate filtrate produced
A
~125ml/min
~180 l/day
4
Q
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is an
A
an important indicator of kidney function
5
Q
Filtration is driven by
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- The nature of the filter (sieve-like properties)
2. Pressure gradient from capillaries in Bowman’s capsule
6
Q
The maximum amount of material that can be moved is called
A
Transport Maximum
7
Q
Glucose transport maximum is
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375 mg/min
8
Q
The final reabsorption of water is controlled by
A
ADH
9
Q
ADH influenced
A
volume and concentration of urine