In Spite of the Large Volume of Fluid That Enters

question 115

Essay

In spite of the large volume of fluid that enters the kidneys every day, glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is highly regulated to minimize changes that might alter urine output. Describe the intrinsic mechanisms involved in the maintenance of GFR in the presence of a stimulus that would elevate GFR.

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