Which combination of changes would MOST effectively increase the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?
Decreased glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure and increased Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure
Increased glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure and increased Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure
Decreased glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure and decreased Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure
Increased glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure and decreased Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure
Related Questions
A patient exhibits excessive thirst and urination, producing large volumes of dilute urine. Blood tests reveal normal glucose levels. Which of the following is the MOST likely hormonal imbalance causing this condition?
Increased Aldosterone
Decreased Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Increased Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)
Decreased Renin
Layers between the glomerular and Bowmanโs capsule through which the filtration takes place are:ย I. endothelium of the glomerular blood vessel,ย II. middle lamella,ย III. basement membrane between the endothelium of glomerular blood vessels and epithelium of the Bowmanโs capsule, IV. epithelium of the Bowmanโs capsule
I, II and III
I, III and IV
II, III and IV
I, II and IV
The countercurrent multiplier system in the Loop of Henle is crucial for establishing the medullary osmotic gradient. Which of the following is NOT a key component or characteristic of this system?
Active transport of out of the thick ascending limb
Impermeability of the ascending limb to water
Countercurrent flow of tubular fluid
Active transport of water from the ascending limb to the interstitium
Mammals have the ability to produce
Isotonic urine
Hypertonic urine
Hypotonic urine
Acidic urine
A rare genetic disorder affects the sodium-glucose cotransporter SGLT2 in the proximal convoluted tubule, rendering it non-functional. Which of the following would be the MOST prominent consequence?
Metabolic alkalosis
Increased water reabsorption
Increased glucose excretion in urine
Decreased sodium excretion in urine
pH of urine (average pH) is
4.0
6.0
7.4
9.0
The size of filtration slits of glomerulus is
10 nm
15 nm
20 nm
25 nm
What drives the filtration of blood in the glomerulus?
Osmosis
Active transport
Blood pressure
Diffusion
What is the primary driving force for glomerular filtration?
Osmotic pressure in the Bowman's capsule
Hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman's capsule
Hydrostatic pressure in the glomerular capillaries
Active transport by podocytes
Main function of glomerulus is
Filtration of urine
Reabsorption of
Reabsorption of
Concentration of urine
