Renal Physiology Lecture 3 - Autoregulation of Glomerular Filtration PDF
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University of KwaZulu-Natal - Westville
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This lecture covers the intrinsic control of glomerular filtration, focusing on autoregulation mechanisms in the kidneys. It details how the kidneys maintain renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) relatively constant despite changes in arterial blood pressure. Specifically, this document describes the myogenic autoregulation and tubuloglomerular feedback mechanisms.
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RENAL PHYSIOLOGY LECTURE 3 Intrinsic control of Glomerular Filtration Autoregulation Despite large/marked changes in arterial blood pressure → kidneys can maintain renal blood flow & GFR relatively constant → Autoregulation. e.g. when blood...
RENAL PHYSIOLOGY LECTURE 3 Intrinsic control of Glomerular Filtration Autoregulation Despite large/marked changes in arterial blood pressure → kidneys can maintain renal blood flow & GFR relatively constant → Autoregulation. e.g. when blood pressure fluctuates over a wide range → 80-170 mmHg → there is a
