Renal Clearance Mechanism
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How does severe burns affect the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

  • Increases GFR as a result of decreased downstream resistance
  • Increases GFR due to increased hydrostatic pressure
  • Maintains GFR by balancing filtration pressures
  • Decreases GFR due to reduction in plasma oncotic pressure (correct)

    • What effect does urinary tract obstruction have on glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

  • Has no effect on GFR if kidney function is normal
  • Decreases GFR because of increased downstream resistance (correct)
  • Increases GFR due to higher renal blood flow
  • Increases GFR by promoting fluid retention

    • In the context of severe dehydrating diarrhea, how does the condition affect glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

  • Has no significant impact on GFR
  • Decreases GFR by reducing plasma volume and water loss (correct)
  • Decreases GFR by increasing plasma oncotic pressure
  • Increases GFR due to higher renal perfusion pressure

    • What is the primary function of renal clearance tests?

    <p>To estimate the glomerular filtration rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is commonly used to estimate GFR based on renal clearance?

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

    What would an increase in plasma oncotic pressure indicate regarding kidney function?

    <p>Decreased glomerular filtration rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT directly influence glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

    <p>Presence of hormones in systemic circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) primarily measured?

    <p>Using the creatinine clearance method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the glomerular filtration barrier is primarily responsible for the negative charge that repels proteins?

    <p>Basement Membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily drives the process of filtration through the glomerular capillaries?

    <p>Hydrostatic pressure from the cardiac pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism primarily helps autoregulate glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

    <p>Myogenic mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following solutes is most likely to be filtered through the glomerular filtration barrier?

    <p>Small molecules less than 7 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological condition leads to a decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

    <p>Decreased arterial pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT influence the rate of renal clearance of a substance?

    <p>The presence of carrier proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about renal clearance conditions is accurate?

    <p>If renal clearance is less than 125 ml/min, the substance is partially reabsorbed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a significant increase in GFR?

    <p>Strain on the renal tubules to reabsorb substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the filtration characteristics of glomerular capillaries compared to other capillaries?

    <p>Glomerular capillaries have larger fenestrations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones plays a critical role in regulating sodium and water balance in the kidneys?

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

    Which substance serves as a standard renal clearance measurement and why?

    <p>Inulin, because it is freely filtered and neither reabsorbed nor secreted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected composition of filtrate entering Bowman’s capsule?

    <p>Similar to plasma but virtually free of protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does renal autoregulation maintain constant GFR despite fluctuations in blood pressure?

    <p>By adjusting afferent and efferent arteriolar resistance accordingly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when the concentration of a substance in plasma increases significantly?

    <p>There is a potential increase in secretion of that substance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does decreased afferent arteriolar resistance have on glomerular capillary pressure (PG)?

    <p>It leads to an increase in PG.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily influences the reabsorption of water and solutes from the renal tubules?

    <p>The rate of filtration through the tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the renal structure with its function:

    <p>Endothelial fenestrations = Allow passage of small solutes Basement membrane = Repel negatively charged proteins Podocytes = Provide filtration slits Glomeruli = Act as mechanical filters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the term with its description related to glomerular filtration:

    <p>Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) = Volume of filtrate produced per minute Autoregulation = Maintains consistent GFR despite BP changes Hydrostatic pressure = Pressure driving fluid filtration in glomeruli Myogenic mechanism = Response of blood vessels to changes in stretch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the component of the filtration barrier with its characteristics:

    <p>Endothelial cells = Fenestrated for high permeability Basement membrane = Non-cellular and negatively charged Podocytes = Form slit diaphgrams Glomerular capillaries = High hydrostatic pressure filters blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the filtration mechanism with its type:

    <p>Filtration = Passive process driven by hydrostatic pressure Reabsorption = Active and passive transport mechanisms Secretion = Movement of substances from blood to filtrate Excretion = Removal of waste from the body via urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the condition with its effect on renal physiology:

    <p>High plasma oncotic pressure = Reduces GFR Increased afferent arteriolar resistance = Lowers glomerular pressure Increased efferent arteriolar resistance = Raises glomerular pressure Dehydration = Decreases renal blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the hormonal control with its function:

    <p>Vasopressin = Increases water reabsorption Aldosterone = Promotes sodium reabsorption Renin = Regulates blood pressure Natriuretic peptide = Reduces blood volume by sodium excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of solute with its filterability through the glomerular barrier:

    <p>Small proteins = Essentially blocked Electrolytes = Freely filtered Large molecules = Not filtered Water = Freely filtered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the concept with its explanation regarding renal clearance:

    <p>Clearance = Volume of plasma cleared of a substance per unit time Inulin clearance = Standard measure for GFR Creatinine clearance = Estimates GFR using waste product Renal threshold = Plasma concentration at which reabsorption ceases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to renal physiology with their definitions:

    <p>Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) = Volume of plasma filtered per minute Filtration Fraction (FF) = Fraction of renal plasma flow that is filtered Hydrostatic Pressure = Pressure that drives filtration from the heart Plasma Oncotic Pressure = Pressure that opposes filtration due to proteins in plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following physiological processes with their corresponding effects on GFR:

    <p>Increased Plasma Oncotic Pressure = Decreases GFR Increased Hydrostatic Pressure = Increases GFR Decreased Afferent Arteriolar Resistance = Increases GFR Urinary Tract Obstruction = Decreases GFR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their roles in kidney function:

    <p>Renal Blood Flow = Ensures a high rate of plasma filtration Bowman's Capsule = Site of glomerular filtrate formation Net Filtration Pressure = Determines the effectiveness of filtration Starling's Law = Describes opposing forces in glomerular filtration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following pressures involved in glomerular filtration with their impacts:

    <p>Hydrostatic Pressure of Filtrate = Opposes glomerular filtration Plasma Osmotic Pressure = Opposes glomerular filtration Hydrostatic Pressure from the Heart = Favors glomerular filtration Net Filtration Pressure = Determines GFR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements about renal clearance with their characteristics:

    <p>High Renal Clearance = Indicates efficient substance filtration Low Renal Clearance = May indicate poor filtration or reabsorption Renal Clearance Measurement = Reflects GFR indirectly Creatinine Clearance = Commonly used to estimate GFR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the renal system with their descriptions:

    <p>Afferent arteriole = Supplies blood to the glomerulus Efferent arteriole = Drains blood from the glomerulus Glomerulus = Network of capillaries for filtration Bowman's space = Space surrounding the glomerulus for filtrate collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cells within the juxtaglomerular apparatus with their functions:

    <p>Granular cells = Synthesize and release renin Macula densa = Detect changes in sodium chloride concentration Myocytes = Regulate blood flow via contractility Mesangial cells = Support and regulate glomerular capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following hormones with their role in renal physiology:

    <p>Renin = Initiates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system Aldosterone = Stimulates sodium reabsorption in the kidneys Angiotensin II = Causes vasoconstriction and increases blood pressure Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) = Increases water reabsorption in the collecting ducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following physiological terms with their definitions:

    <p>Renal perfusion pressure = Pressure that drives blood through the kidneys Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) = Rate at which filtrate is formed in kidneys Aldosterone secretion = Increased by angiotensin II stimulation High-pressure baroreceptors = Detect changes in intrarenal blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following renal structures with their anatomical significance:

    <p>Proximal tubule = Primary site for solute and water reabsorption Distal convoluted tubule = Site for selective reabsorption and secretion Renal corpuscle = Contains the glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule Juxtaglomerular apparatus = Regulates blood pressure and GFR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of mesangial cells with their locations:

    <p>Intraglomerular cells = Located within the glomerulus Extraglomerular cells = Located outside the glomerulus Granular cells = Found in the afferent arteriole Myocytes = Surround the afferent and efferent arterioles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following processes with their associated structures in the kidneys:

    <p>Filtration = Occurs in the glomerulus Reabsorption = Occurs mainly in the proximal tubule Secretion = Primarily happens in the distal convoluted tubule Excretion = The final step before urine leaves the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to blood pressure regulation with their definitions:

    <p>High-pressure baroreceptors = Sensitive to changes in arterial pressure Juxtaglomerular cells = Respond directly to changes in renal perfusion pressure Renin release = Inhibited by increased renal arterial pressure Angiotensin II = Vasoconstrictor that increases blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the renal clearance behaviors with their descriptions:

    <p>C &lt; 125 ml/min = Substance reabsorbed C = 0 = Substance completely reabsorbed or not filtered C = 125 ml/min = No net reabsorption or secretion C &gt; 125 ml/min = Substance secreted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms related to GFR control with their effects:

    <p>Increased Arterial Pressure = Increases PG and GFR Increased Afferent Arteriolar Resistance = Decreases PG and GFR Decreased Afferent Arteriolar Resistance = Increases PG and GFR Increased Efferent Arteriolar Resistance = Increases PG and GFR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the renal terms with their explanations:

    <p>Autoregulation = Mechanism ensuring constant GFR with blood pressure changes GFR = Rate of filtration through the glomerulus Inulin = Standard used for estimating GFR Filtrate = Fluid entering Bowman's capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the condition of GFR with its expected outcome:

    <p>Decreased GFR = Increased reabsorption of wastes Increased GFR = Inadequate reabsorption leading to substance loss in urine 10% Increase in GFR = 18L more filtrate to process Constant GFR = Stable conditions for filtrate processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the renal clearance parameters with their definitions:

    <p>C = Renal clearance rate (ml/min) U = Concentration of substance in urine (mg/ml) V = Flow rate of urine formation (ml/min) P = Concentration of the same substance in plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the effects of changing renal mechanisms with their results:

    <p>Reduced Afferent Resistance = Increased Glomerular Pressure (PG) Increased Efferent Resistance = Increased Glomerular Pressure (PG) Increased Afferent Resistance = Decreased Glomerular Pressure (PG) Decreased Arterial Pressure = Decreased GFR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the renal clearance outcomes with their implications:

    <p>Clearance rate &lt; 125 ml/min = Substance is reabsorbed Clearance rate = 125 ml/min = No reabsorption or secretion occurs Clearance rate = 0 = Substance not filtered or completely reabsorbed Clearance rate &gt; 125 ml/min = Substance has been secreted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the effects of pressures on GFR with their outcomes:

    <p>Increased Arterial Pressure = Increases GFR Increased Afferent Arteriolar Resistance = Decreases GFR Decreased Efferent Arteriolar Resistance = Decreases GFR Increased Efferent Arteriolar Resistance = Increases GFR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following mechanisms with their descriptions related to the regulation of GFR:

    <p>Myogenic mechanism = Intrinsic response to changes in blood pressure by altering vessel diameter Tubuloglomerular feedback = Adjusts GFR based on NaCl concentration sensed by macula densa Hormonal mechanism = Regulates GFR by influencing systemic blood pressure through hormones Neural controls = Extrinsic regulation affecting GFR through sympathetic nervous system activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their roles in kidney function:

    <p>Renin = Catalyzes the creation of angiotensin II Angiotensin II = Causes vasoconstriction and raises systemic blood pressure Aldosterone = Promotes Na+ reabsorption in kidney tubules Macula densa cells = Detect changes in sodium concentration in the nephron loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their respective effects on systemic blood pressure:

    <p>Vasodilation of afferent arterioles = Decreases systemic vascular resistance Vasoconstriction of systemic arterioles = Increases peripheral resistance Inhibition of baroreceptors = Reduces feedback on blood pressure regulation Vasoactive chemicals release = Modulates blood vessel tone and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following items related to blood pressure regulation with their functions:

    <p>GFR = Indicates kidney filtration efficiency Sympathetic nervous system = Stimulates renin release for blood pressure increase Stretch of smooth muscle = Induces vasodilation in response to higher blood volume Granular cells = Secrete renin as part of the juxtaglomerular complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the renal autoregulation mechanisms with their characteristics:

    <p>Myogenic response = Direct response of smooth muscle to stretch Hormonal control = Indirect influence on systemic blood pressure through hormone secretion Neural control = Involves external stimuli affecting GFR regulation Tubuloglomerular feedback = Involves detection of changes in filtrate composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following substances with their effects in the renal system:

    <p>Aldosterone = Increases sodium reabsorption and water retention Angiotensin II = Stimulates thirst and promotes vasoconstriction Renin = Initiates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system NaCl concentration = Influences GFR through feedback mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following actions with their physiological outcomes:

    <p>Vasodilation = Lowers systemic blood pressure and increases GFR Vasoconstriction = Increases vascular resistance and raises blood pressure Enhanced Na+ absorption = Leads to increased blood volume and pressure Inhibition of baroreceptors = Reduces body's response to blood pressure fluctuations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following roles of kidney cells with their actions:

    <p>Granular cells = Release renin when stimulated by low blood pressure Macula densa cells = Regulate GFR by sensing sodium levels in the filtrate Juxtaglomerular cells = Coordinate responses to maintain blood pressure homeostasis Tubule cells = Contribute to sodium and water reabsorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their associated physiological processes:

    <p>GFR regulation = Influenced by intrinsic and extrinsic factors Renin release = Triggered by decreased perfusion pressure Angiotensin II effects = Includes vasoconstriction and thirst stimulation Sodium reabsorption = Increased by aldosterone in the renal tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    ### Renal Clearance

    • Renal clearance rate is calculated by: C = UV/P
      • C is the Renal Clearance Rate and is measured in ml/min
      • U is the concentration of the substance in the urine, measured as mg/ml
      • V is the flow rate of urine formation, measured in ml/min
      • P is the concentration of the same substance in the plasma, measured as mg/ml
    • Inulin, a plant polysaccharide, is a standard substance used to measure GFR
      • Inulin is freely filtered and neither reabsorbed nor secreted by the kidneys
      • Its renal clearance is equal to GFR, which is approximately 125 ml/min
    • A renal clearance rate less than 125 ml/min means the substance is reabsorbed
    • A renal clearance rate of 0 means the substance was completely reabsorbed or not filtered
    • A renal clearance rate of 125 ml/min means there is no net reabsorption or secretion
    • A renal clearance rate greater than 125 ml/min means the substance was secreted, this occurs with most drug metabolites

    Control of Glomerular Capillary Pressure

    • Arterial pressure, afferent, and efferent arteriole resistance all contribute to Glomerular Capillary Pressure
    • Increasing arterial pressure increases Glomerular Capillary Pressure and GFR
    • Increased afferent arteriole resistance reduces Glomerular Capillary pressure and therefore reduces GFR
    • Decreased afferent arteriole resistance increases Glomerular Capillary pressure and therefore increases GFR
    • Increased efferent arteriole resistance increases Glomerular Capillary pressure and therefore increases GFR
    • Decreased efferent arteriole resistance reduces Glomerular Capillary pressure and therefore reduces GFR

    Control of GFR

    • GFR needs to be relatively constant to ensure proper reabsorption of water and other substances from filtrate
    • An increase in GFR can result in inadequate reabsorption and substances being lost in urine
    • A decrease in GFR results in increased reabsorption, which can lead to waste not being excreted
    • Small changes in GFR can result in large changes in the volume of filtrate that needs to be processed
      • A 10% increase in GFR can lead to 18 L more filtrate needing to be processed

    Renal Autoregulation

    • Autoregulation is the mechanism of the kidneys that ensures GFR remains relatively constant despite changes in blood pressure

    Autoregulation of GFR

    • Controlled regulation of GFR usually involves changes in glomerular capillary pressure
    • An increase in glomerular capillary pressure will increase GFR, assuming no other alterations, if there was no autoregulation
    • Conditions that can affect GFR include:
      • Severe burns, resulting in a loss of protein-rich fluid from the body through the burnt skin
      • Urinary tract obstruction such as kidney stones or an enlarged prostate
      • Severe dehydrating diarrhea, which results in a loss of water in stool

    Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)

    • Severe burns result in a decrease in plasma oncotic pressure, which reduces the opposing force, leading to an increase in GFR
    • Urinary tract obstruction results in an increase in hydrostatic pressure in Bowman’s capsule, which increases the opposing force, leading to a decrease in GFR
    • Dehydrating diarrhea results in an increase in plasma oncotic pressure, which increases the opposing force, leading to a decrease in GFR

    Summary: Glomerular Filtration

    • Glomerular filtration is a passive and non-selective process
    • Small molecules such as water, glucose and amino acids pass freely through the filtration barrier
    • Larger molecules like proteins cannot freely cross the glomerular filtration barrier
      • Presence of protein in urine indicates a renal problem
    • Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is the volume of filtrate formed each minute, and is directly proportional to the net filtration pressure.

    Measuring Glomerular Filtration Rate

    • GFR can be estimated using a molecule that is filtered but not reabsorbed or secreted, such as creatinine
    • The amount filtered is equal to the amount found in urine
    • Creatinine clearance can be used to estimate GFR
      • Creatinine Clearance = Urine concentration of Cr x Urine flow rate / Plasma concentration of Cr

    Renal Clearance

    • Renal Clearance: the volume of plasma that the kidneys can clear of a particular substance in a given time
    • Renal clearance tests are used to determine GFR
      • They help detect glomerular damage and follow the progress of renal disease

    Renal Physiology II

    • Textbook: Sherwood, 8th edition, Chapters 14, 15

    BIOM2012 Renal Physiology Module

    • Lecture 1: Basic role of the kidney, renal anatomy and physiology, filtration, secretion, and reabsorption
    • Lecture 2: Renal clearance, renal blood flow, glomerular filtration rate
    • Lecture 3: Loop of Henle and countercurrent exchange, hormonal control of salt and water balance, role of vasopressin and aldosterone
    • For all lectures in the renal module, videos are provided to supplement the content covered; the content in these videos is not examinable

    Lecture 2: Learning Objectives

    • Understanding of:
      • Glomerular filtration barrier
      • Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
      • Mechanisms governing GFR
      • Autoregulation of GFR
      • Myogenic mechanism and tubular glomerular feedback
      • Renal clearance

    Glomerular Filtration Barrier

    • Fluid is forced through the filtration barrier by hydrostatic pressure
    • Glomeruli act as mechanical filters
    • The glomerular filtration barrier consists of three layers:
      • Endothelial fenestrations
      • Basement membrane (negatively charged)
      • Podocytes and slit diaphragm
    • Glomerular capillaries are more efficient filters than other capillaries
      • They have large fenestrations
      • They have high hydrostatic pressures driving filtration (55 vs 18 mmHg)
    • Filter ability of solutes is dependent on size and charge
      • Small molecules (7-9nm or 70000MW) can pass freely
      • Most proteins are prevented from passing due to the negative charge they carry
    • Filtrate inside Bowman’s Capsule is virtually identical to plasma, but essentially free of protein (0.02%)

    Glomerular Filtration Barrier

    • Filtration barrier consists of three layers:
      • Single celled capillary endothelium (fenestrated)
      • Non-cellular basement membrane (negatively charged)
      • Single celled epithelial lining of Bowman’s capsule (podocytes, slit diaphragm)
    • Rate of filtration is due to the hydrostatic pressure of the cardiac pump
    • Fluid is filtered from the blood through fenestra in the glomerular capillaries into slit pores between the foot processes of the podocytes

    Glomerular Filtration Barrier

    • Consists of three layers:
      • Fenestrated capillary endothelium
      • Basement membrane with a negative charge
      • Podocytes with slit diaphragms
    • Glomerular capillaries are very efficient filters compared to other capillaries
      • Large fenestrations
      • High hydrostatic pressure
    • Filtration is based on size and charge of molecules
      • Molecules larger than 7-9nm or 70,000 MW are generally blocked
      • Most proteins are blocked due to their negative charge
    • Glomerular filtrate is almost identical to plasma but has a very low protein content (0.02%)

    Glomerular Filtration Rate

    • Defined as the volume of plasma filtered per minute
    • Filtration fraction is the proportion of renal plasma flow filtered during a single pass through the kidney
    • GFR: 125 ml/min
    • Renal plasma flow: 650 ml/min
    • Filtration fraction: 0.2 (20% of plasma flowing through kidneys is filtered)
    • 99% of the filtrate is reabsorbed back into the body

    Forces Driving Glomerular Filtration

    • Based on Starling's Law
    • Filtration depends on opposing pressures:
      • Hydrostatic pressure from the heart (favors filtration)
      • Plasma osmotic pressure and hydrostatic pressure in the filtrate (oppose filtration)

    GFR Calculation

    • GFR is a product of the glomerular membrane permeability and net filtration pressure
    • Changes in net filtration pressure can alter GFR
      • Variations in plasma oncotic pressure and Bowman's hydrostatic pressure are usually minor, unless affected by pathological conditions

    Renal Clearance

    • Renal clearance is the volume of plasma that is cleared of a substance per minute
    • Clearance rate (C) is calculated using the formula: C = UV/P
      • U: Concentration of substance in urine
      • V: Renal plasma flow
      • P: Concentration of substance in plasma
    • Inulin, a plant polysaccharide:
      • Freely filtered by the kidneys
      • Neither reabsorbed nor secreted
      • Renal clearance equals GFR (approx. 125 ml/min)
    • Interpretation of clearance values:
      • Clearance < 125 ml/min: Substance is reabsorbed
      • Clearance = 0: Substance completely reabsorbed or not filtered
      • Clearance = 125 ml/min: No net reabsorption or secretion
      • Clearance > 125 ml/min: Substance is secreted (e.g., most drug metabolites)

    Control of Glomerular Capillary Pressure

    • Arterial pressure and relative resistance of afferent and efferent arterioles influence glomerular capillary pressure
    • Changes in these factors will affect GFR
      • Increased arterial pressure leads to increased glomerular capillary pressure and GFR
      • Increased afferent arteriolar resistance leads to decreased glomerular capillary pressure and GFR
      • Decreased afferent arteriolar resistance leads to increased glomerular capillary pressure and GFR
      • Increased efferent arteriolar resistance results in increased glomerular capillary pressure and GFR
      • Decreased efferent arteriolar resistance leads to decreased glomerular capillary pressure and GFR

    Control of GFR

    • GFR must remain relatively constant for effective reabsorption of water and other substances from the filtrate
      • Increased GFR can lead to inadequate reabsorption and loss of substances in urine
      • Decreased GFR can result in enhanced reabsorption and inadequate waste excretion
    • Small changes in GFR lead to significant adjustments in the volume of filtrate to be processed
      • A 10% increase in GFR equates to 18L more filtrate requiring processing

    Renal Autoregulation

    • Mechanisms within the kidney maintain a relatively constant GFR despite fluctuations in blood pressure
    • Involves changes in glomerular capillary pressure:
      • Increased pressure leads to increased GFR
      • Autoregulation prevents extreme GFR changes, ensuring stable filtration

    Countercurrent Mechanism

    Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

    • Located in close proximity to the glomerulus
    • Contains specialized cells:
      • Granular cells: Secrete renin
      • Macula densa: Monitors filtrate flow rate

    Intrarenal Baroreceptors

    • Granular cells act as high-pressure baroreceptors
    • Detect changes in blood pressure
    • Increased blood pressure inhibits renin release

    Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System

    • Increased blood pressure inhibits renin release from juxtaglomerular cells
    • Renin is a crucial enzyme for angiotensin II formation
    • Angiotensin II stimulates aldosterone release from the adrenal cortex
    • Aldosterone enhances sodium reabsorption in the kidneys, ultimately leading to increased blood volume and pressure

    Autoregulation Mechanisms

    • Myogenic mechanism:
      • Intrinsic mechanism controlling GFR directly, despite moderate blood pressure fluctuations
      • Smooth muscle in afferent arterioles contracts in response to increased pressure, constricting the vessel and reducing GFR
    • Tubuloglomerular feedback mechanism:
      • Detects changes in filtrate flow rate and composition within the macula densa
      • Increased flow rate triggers vasoconstriction of afferent arterioles, decreasing GFR
      • Decreased flow rate triggers vasodilation of afferent arterioles, increasing GFR

    Hormonal and Neural Controls

    • Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system plays a crucial role in blood pressure regulation
    • Sympathetic nervous system activation:
      • Leads to vasoconstriction of afferent arterioles, reducing GFR
      • Stimulates renin release, contributing to increased blood pressure
    • Regulation of blood pressure ensures indirect control of GFR

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