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How would pressure in the glomerulus be affected by constricting the afferent arteriole?
Pressure in the glumerulus would decrease. As a result, hydrostatic pressure would also decrease, resulting in a decreased filtration rate.
Is glomerular hydrostatic pressure the same as hydrostatic pressure in the glomerular capsule?
no
What is hydrostatic pressure in renal corpuscle?
BHP, blood hydrostatic pressure
What is the driving force in filtration?
Blood hydrostatic pressure
What is a hydrostatic how can you measure air pressure with a hydrostatic?
The pressure in a liquid at a given depth is called the hydrostatic pressure. This can be calculated using the hydrostatic equation: P = rho * g * d, where P is the pressure, rho is the density of the liquid, g is gravity (9.8 m/s^2) and d is the depth (or height) of the liquid.
What is the factor favoring filtrate formation in the glomerulus?
the glomerular hydrostatic pressure is the answer
The factor favoring filtrate formation at the glomerulus is?
The glomerular hydrostatic pressure
What is the force that causes water and solutes to be filtered by the glomerulus?
Hydrostatic pressure. The vessel draining the glomerulus has a smaller internal diameter than the vessel feeding it. This means that blood doesn't exit the glomerulus as quickly as it enters. This creates a pressure, called hydrostatic pressure, within the glomerular capillaries and that pressure forces the fluids and many solutes into the glomerular capsule surrounding the glomerulus.
How would pressure in the glomerulus be affected by constricting the afferent arteriole?
Pressure in the glumerulus would decrease. As a result, hydrostatic pressure would also decrease, resulting in a decreased filtration rate.
Is glomerular hydrostatic pressure the same as hydrostatic pressure in the glomerular capsule?
no
What is hydrostatic pressure in renal corpuscle?
BHP, blood hydrostatic pressure
Increased blood pressure in the glomerulus?
Blood pressure in the glomerulus in very high. Hope this helps!!!!!!!!!! :D
What is the driving force in filtration?
Blood hydrostatic pressure
Is the capillary hydrostatic pressure always higher than the interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure?
no
What drives plasma from the blood into Bowman's capsule?
'''Hydrostatic and osmotic pressure gradients drive protein-free plasma from the blood across the walls of the glomerular capillaries and into the Bowman?s capsule.'''
What is The hydrostatic pressure in Bowman's capsule?
The hydrostatic pressure in Bowman's capsule is around 15 mm Hg.
How hydrostatic pressure is generated in the heart?
Hydrostatic pressure is generated by the systole (contraction of the ventricles).
