LE 1 – Glomerulus
November 8th, 2023
Kidney anatomy
Glomerulus
, Glomerular filtration
Glomerular Filtration Rate
Afferent/efferent arteriole
Osmotic pressure
Tubule-glomerular feedback
Hormones
Efferent = exit
Clearance
Filtration – absorption + secretion = excretion.
Creatinine = waste product of the muscle. No reabsorption and secretion from the blood.
FEx = correct for creatinine.
Dialysis = 10-15 ml/min
November 8th, 2023
Kidney anatomy
Glomerulus
, Glomerular filtration
Glomerular Filtration Rate
Afferent/efferent arteriole
Osmotic pressure
Tubule-glomerular feedback
Hormones
Efferent = exit
Clearance
Filtration – absorption + secretion = excretion.
Creatinine = waste product of the muscle. No reabsorption and secretion from the blood.
FEx = correct for creatinine.
Dialysis = 10-15 ml/min