Which of the following would you predict to cause an increase in GFR (the rate at which blood plasma filters from the capillaries of the glomerulus into the Bowman's capsule during the formation of primary urine)?
A Higher hydrostatic pressure in the capillaries of the glomerulus (AKA higher blood pressure).
B Lower hydrostatic pressure in the capillaries of the glomerulus (AKA lower blood pressure).
C Higher hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman's capsule of the nephron.
D Higher concentration of proteins in the blood plasma.
Answer
Option A) Higher hydrostatic pressure in the capillaries
of the glomerulus (AKA higher blood pressure).
The three fators that affect glomerular filtration rate are :
- Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted by blood against
capillary wall. Increase in this presure will increase glomerular
filtration rate.
- Normal GFR is 125ml / min.
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