Glomerulus

Question 1

Where does filtration occur?

Answer 1

across the Glomerulus to the Bowman’s capsule. This is the first role of the functional unit.

Question 2

Where does the filter then enter?

Answer 2

the renal tubule of the nephron.

Question 3

Difference between efferent arterioles and afferent arterioles?

Answer 3

Efferent arterioles have a small lumen than the afferent and efferent take blood out

Question 4

What does the resistance of the efferent arterioles cause

Answer 4

sufficient hydrostatic pressure within the glomerulus to provide the force for ultrafiltration.

Question 5

Where is the blood filtrated?

Answer 5

Across across the capillary walls of the glomerulus based on solubility and particle size.

Question 6

How to work out the Glomerular Filtration rate?

Answer 6

rate of blood blood filtering through the glomeruli

And measuring the overall kidney function

Question 7

What is the glomerular function rate?

Answer 7

120mls/min