PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When the heart rate increases filtration increases
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is (b) Increased blood (hydrostatic) pressure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Yes, increased filtration causes more tubular reabsorption through a phenomenon called glomerulotubular balance. When the FF increases, the amount of protein-free plasma that is filtered across the glomerulus increases as well.

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