Factors Affecting Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is volume of fluid filtered from renal glomerular capillaries into Bowman’s capsule per unit of time. It is primary indicator of kidney function and is determined by balance of hydrostatic and oncotic pressures (Starling forces) and permeability of filtration barrier. The mathematical relationship is expressed as: GFR = Kf [(PG – … Read more