Full 2L QBank
Physiology Kidneys and Body Fluids a285ee78

Glomerular Filtration Rate is increased when

A
Plasma oncotic pressure is increased
B
Glomerular hydrostatic pressure is decreased
C
Tubular hydrostatic pressure is decreased
D
Increased renal blood flow
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (d) Increased renal blood flow(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.677)GFR decreases whenever there is increase in colloid osmotic pressure of the glomerulusGFR decreases whenever there is decrease in Glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressureGFR decreases whenever there is increase in tubular hydrostatic pressureGFR increases whenever there is increase in renal blood flow

Related Physiology MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now