Interactive Physiology Glomerular Filtration

1. Common components of the filtrate are divided into four categories on the CD program. These include:
a.
b.
c.
d.

2. Blood pressure in the glomerulus is about _____ mmHg.

3. What two pressures oppose filtration and what are their values?
a.
b.

4. In an exercising individual the afferent arteriole will dilate or constrict (circle one) to avoid excess fluid loss.

5. High osmolarity (or high Na+ and Cl–) in the ascending loop of Henle will cause afferent arterioles to dilate or constrict (circle one) by releasing _______________________.

6. In periods of extreme stress, the sympathetic nervous system will override autoregulation. An increase in sympathetic flow to the kidney will result in what two important effects that will aid maintenance of blood pressure?
a.
b.

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