Physiology of Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
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What is the main force that opposes the glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure?

  • Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure
  • Blood pressure
  • Glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure
  • Oncotic pressure (correct)
  • What determines the GFR?

  • Oncotic pressure
  • Pressure across the glomerular wall (correct)
  • Protein concentration in the blood
  • Hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman's capsule
  • What is the osmotic pressure in the glomerular capillaries due to?

  • Oxygen concentration in the blood
  • Glucose concentration in the blood
  • pH of the blood
  • Protein concentration in the blood (correct)
  • What is the hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman's capsule due to?

    <p>Fluid pressure in the Bowman's capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many main forces determine the GFR?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure is the force that opposes the filtration of fluid into the Bowman's capsule.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The osmotic pressure in the glomerular capillaries is due to the concentration of red blood cells in the blood.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure is higher than the glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are four main forces that determine the GFR.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The oncotic pressure is a force that favours the filtration of fluid into the Bowman's capsule.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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