Get Answers to all your Questions

header-bg qa

The restricted flow of blood to the glomerulus

Option: 1

Enhances the rate of glomerulation filtration 


Option: 2

Reduces the rate of glomerular filtration.


Option: 3

Do not change the rate of glomerular filtration


Option: 4

Initially enhance and then reduce the glomerulation filtration


Answers (1)

best_answer

 

 

Urine Formation: Glomerular Filtration or Ultrafiltration -

  • Kidneys filter 1100-1200 ml of blood per minute. 
  • The blood pressure in the capillaries of the glomerulus is higher than that of the afferent arteriole due to their narrow lumen.
  • This increased blood pressure results in the filtration of the blood across the semipermeable capillaries called ultrafiltration.
  • Water and many dissolved substances are filtered into the lumen of the Bowman’s capsule.
  • Blood cells and proteins are kept within the bloodstream by the filtration membrane.
  • The filtered components in the lumen of the Bowman’s capsule are collectively called the glomerular filtrate.
  • It consists of a large amount of water, urea, uric acid, creatinine, amino acids, glucose, sodium, potassium, vitamins, etc. 
  • If blood pressure increases, the stretch receptors on the afferent arteriole send an impulse to the smooth muscle cells.
  • These smooth muscle cells will contract and the diameter of the afferent arteriole is reduced, which in turn restricts the flow of blood.
  • The restricted flow of blood to the glomerulus reduces the rate of glomerular filtration. 
     

-

 

 

 

The restricted flow of blood to the glomerulus reduces the rate of glomerular filtration. Hence, the correct option is b. Reduce the rate of glomerular filteration. 

Posted by

rishi.raj

View full answer

NEET 2024 Most scoring concepts

    Just Study 32% of the NEET syllabus and Score up to 100% marks