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NSAIDs cause vasoconstriction of the _____ arteriole of the kidney, which decreases GFR

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

At the end of a glomerular capillary, the ultrafiltration pressure equals zero, a point called _____

Cortisol results in a(n) _____ glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

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

What effect does afferent arteriolar constriction have on GFR?_____

The renal clearance of albumin is normally _____ because albumin is not filtered across glomerular capillaries

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: NSAIDs cause vasoconstriction of the _____ arteriole of the kidney, which decreases GFR

Answer: afferent

Flashcard 2: In addition to inulin, _____ clearance may also be used to estimate GFR

Answer: creatinine

Flashcard 3: At the end of a glomerular capillary, the ultrafiltration pressure equals zero, a point called _____

Answer: filtration equilibrium

Flashcard 4: Cortisol results in a(n) _____ glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

Answer: increased

Flashcard 5: What does GC represent in regards to GFR (fluid exchange)? _____

Answer: Glomerular capillary oncotic pressure

Flashcard 6: What effect does afferent arteriolar constriction have on GFR?_____

Answer: Decreased

Flashcard 7: The renal clearance of albumin is normally _____ because albumin is not filtered across glomerular capillaries

Answer: zero

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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