ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following factors affect GFR (glomerular filtration rate)?
A
autoregulation
B
hormonal regulation
C
autonomic regulation
D
enzymatic regulation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Increased blood volume and increased blood pressure will increase GFR. Constriction in the afferent arterioles going into the glomerulus and dilation of the efferent arterioles coming out of the glomerulus will decrease GFR.

Detailed explanation-2: -In this population-based study, we examined factors associated with glomerular filtration rates (GFR) in both genders. The findings of our study showed that obesity, diabetes, blood urea nitrogen, atherogenic factor, hypertension, meat consumption, and smoking were associated with lower GFR.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli each minute. Glomeruli are the tiny filters in the kidneys that filter waste from the blood.

Detailed explanation-4: -Autoregulation of Glomerular Filtration Rate and Renal Blood Flow. Autoregulation is necessary to prevent changes in GFR and RBF when blood pressure varies abruptly. Two systems are responsible for renal autoregulation: (1) a myogenic mechanism and (2) a tubuloglomerular feedback mechanism.

Detailed explanation-5: -Arterial pressure, Afferent & Efferent arteriolar resistance. In turn, each parameter affects GFR.

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