5 Questions
Which structure regulates renal autoregulation in response to changes in mean arterial pressure?
JUXTAGLOMERULAR APPARATUS (JGA)
What is the range of mean arterial pressure within which renal blood flow (RBF) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) are fairly constant?
80-180 Hgmm
Which structure is responsible for the regulation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
Afferent arteriole
What is the primary function of the JUXTAGLOMERULAR APPARATUS (JGA) in the kidney?
Regulation of blood pressure
What is the approximate glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in milliliters per minute?
100-130 ml/min
Test your knowledge of renal physiology with this quiz on the functional role of the kidney. Explore topics such as homeostasis of fluid compartments, elimination of non-required substances, endocrine function, and more. Sharpen your understanding of isosmia, isovolemia, isoionia, isohydria, and the kidney's role in producing erythropoietin, renin, and calcitriol.
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