Which of the following would cause an increase in GFR? efferent ateriole constriction constriction of ureter afferent arteriole constriction increase in plasma protein concentration

Q: Number the following structures in order of function (1 to 13) during urine formation.…

A: Kidneys are the paired main excretory organs. Basic unit of excretion is nephron present in the…

Q: An increase in the reabsorption of solutes will decrease water reabsorption. True False

A: The procedure that removes solutes and water from the filtrate and returns them to your bloodstream…

Q: Describe how the central nervous system is involved in the micturition reflex.

A: Micturition or urination is the process of urine excretion from the urinary bladder. Nerve centres…

Q: In a diabetic with markedly elevated blood glucose, the glucose filtered at the glomerulus: Group of…

A: It is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose is too high and pancreas produces little or no…

Q: Glomerular colloid osmotic pressure is greater in the afferent end than in the efferent end of the…

A: Blood colloidal osmotic pressure (BCOP) is due to colloidal nature of blood. The blood is a mixture…

Q: If the clearance of sodium doubles in a normal person then the following is physiologically likely:…

A: If the clearance  of sodium doubles in a normal person: Doubling of plasma sodium will not occur…

Q: When GFR is high, which primary autoregulatory mechanism is triggered in the kidney?

A: Nephrons are structural and functional units of the kidney. Nephrons consist of the glomerulus,…

Q: What are the two intrinsic mechanisms that provide auto regulation of glomerular filtrate? Explain…

A: Intrinsic control is the autoregulation of the GFR (glomerular filtration rate). Urine is formed at…

Q: sketch of ONE complete Nephron in the kidney and label to show the blood flow

A: The main excretory organ in humans is kidney. Each individual ordinarily has two kidneys located on…

Q: the GFR vasoconstricts the afferent arterioe. increasing the GFR

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Q: Explain two reasons why maintaining a steady glomerular filtration rate is important

A: The glomerulus is a group of capillaries (small blood vessels) located in the nephron of the…

Q: If the efferent arteriole constricts, what is the effect on the glomerular filtration rate?…

A: By the afferent and efferent arteriolar resistance and the renal artery pressure the glomerular…

Q: Which characteristic of inflammation results in the abnormal findings seen in glomerulonephritis?

A: Introduction: The immune system's natural response to damage and illness is inflammation.…

Q: Which correctly describes the mechanism of action of the loop diuretics? O They create a very…

A: Diuresis- This is a condition where the  kidney filters too much fluid which causes frequent…

Q: Which of the following sequences gives the correct order for urine formation? Group of answer…

A: The transparent yellowish, acidic fluid, with a characteristic pungent odour, that contains the…

Q: If blood pressure is low, the afferent arteriole will dilate.  What is the effect on the glomerular…

A: The glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure is influenced by the renal artery pressure and…

Q: Explain the role each of the following plays in GFR regulation:    Intrinsic control: Renal…

A: Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) : It is the total amount of filtrate formed by all the renal…

Q: Trace the flow of filtrate from Renal capsule to urethra.

A: The paired kidneys are the main components of the urinary system. They are essential in controlling…

Q: if normal GFR is 125ml/minute, how long does it take to produce 1 liter of urine assuming 99% renal…

A: Reabsorption is defined as the return of most of the filtered water and many solutes to the…

Q: ADH acts on the to regulate water reabsorption. thick and thin segments of the ascending nephron…

A: Kidney is a main part of urinary system present in pair and contain numerous nephron for the…

Q: Renal is a process that yields relatively constant GFR with fluctuating blood pressure in the…

A: Glomerular filtration is the process by which the the excess fluid and the waste products are…

Q: If sympathetic nervous system stimulation to the kidney decreases __________________ dilate,…

A: Autonomic nervous system (ANS) is responsible for controlling involuntary muscle movements and…