NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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Which of the following polysaccharides is used to measure kidney function by determining the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
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Chitin
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Desxtrin
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Inulin
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Pectin
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Galactan
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Assessment of GFR using inulin, a polysaccharide, is considered the reference method for the estimation of GFR. It involves the infusion of inulin and then the measurement of blood levels after a specified period to determine the rate of clearance of inulin.
Detailed explanation-2: -Inulin and its analog sinistrin are used to help measure kidney function by determining the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). GFR is the volume of fluid filtered from the renal (kidney) glomerular capillaries into the Bowman’s capsule per unit time.
Detailed explanation-3: -The standard way to estimate GFR is with a simple blood test that measures your creatinine levels.
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