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What is the main force that opposes the glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure?
What is the main force that opposes the glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure?
What determines the GFR?
What determines the GFR?
What is the osmotic pressure in the glomerular capillaries due to?
What is the osmotic pressure in the glomerular capillaries due to?
What is the hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman's capsule due to?
What is the hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman's capsule due to?
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How many main forces determine the GFR?
How many main forces determine the GFR?
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The glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure is the force that opposes the filtration of fluid into the Bowman's capsule.
The glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure is the force that opposes the filtration of fluid into the Bowman's capsule.
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The osmotic pressure in the glomerular capillaries is due to the concentration of red blood cells in the blood.
The osmotic pressure in the glomerular capillaries is due to the concentration of red blood cells in the blood.
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The Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure is higher than the glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure.
The Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure is higher than the glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure.
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There are four main forces that determine the GFR.
There are four main forces that determine the GFR.
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The oncotic pressure is a force that favours the filtration of fluid into the Bowman's capsule.
The oncotic pressure is a force that favours the filtration of fluid into the Bowman's capsule.
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Study Notes
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
- GFR is determined by the pressure across the glomerular wall
Forces Affecting GFR
- Three main forces affect GFR:
- Glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure
- Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure
- Oncotic pressure (osmotic pressure due to protein concentration in blood)
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
- GFR is determined by the pressure across the glomerular wall
Forces Affecting GFR
- Three main forces affect GFR:
- Glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure
- Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure
- Oncotic pressure (osmotic pressure due to protein concentration in blood)
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This quiz assesses your understanding of the factors that determine the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), including hydrostatic and oncotic pressures. Test your knowledge of the physiological processes involved in glomerular filtration.
