MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

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

Detailed explanation-2: -Blood flow to the glomerulus is regulated by the afferent and efferent arteriolar sphincter tone, which adjusts glomerular filtration pressure. Afferent arteriolar dilation or efferent arteriolar constriction increase the FF and GFR.

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