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In addition to inulin, _____ clearance may also be used to estimate GFR

What effect does increased plasma protein concentration (GC) have on GFR? _____

Filtered load (mg/min) can be calculated using the equation: Filtered load = _____

What does GC represent in regards to GFR (fluid exchange)? _____

What is the effect of postrenal azotemia on GFR? _____

Glomerular filtration rate may be estimated using the equation: GFR = Cinulin = _____

What effect does decreased plasma protein concentration (GC) have on GFR? _____

What effect does increased plasma protein concentration (πGC) have on filtration fraction? _____

What is the effect of prerenal azotemia on GFR? _____

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What effect does dehydration have on RPF? _____

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Flashcard 1: In addition to inulin, _____ clearance may also be used to estimate GFR

Answer: creatinine

Flashcard 2: What effect does increased plasma protein concentration (GC) have on GFR? _____

Answer: Decreased GFR

Flashcard 3: Filtered load (mg/min) can be calculated using the equation: Filtered load = _____

Answer: GFR (mL/min) * [Px] (mg/mL)

Flashcard 4: What does GC represent in regards to GFR (fluid exchange)? _____

Answer: Glomerular capillary oncotic pressure

Flashcard 5: What is the effect of postrenal azotemia on GFR? _____

Answer: Decreased GFR

Flashcard 6: Glomerular filtration rate may be estimated using the equation: GFR = Cinulin = _____

Answer: [U]inulin * V / [P]inulin

Flashcard 7: What effect does decreased plasma protein concentration (GC) have on GFR? _____

Answer: Increased GFR

Flashcard 8: What effect does increased plasma protein concentration (πGC) have on filtration fraction? _____

Answer: Decreased FF

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Flashcard 9: What is the effect of prerenal azotemia on GFR? _____

Answer: Decreased GFR

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Flashcard 10: What effect does dehydration have on RPF? _____

Answer: Decreased RPF

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