Asked by Haley Evans on May 22, 2024
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A substance that is useful for determining the plasma clearance rate of the kidney is ________.
A) ADH
B) glucose
C) inulin
D) protein
E) ammonia
Plasma Clearance
The volume of plasma from which a substance is completely removed per unit time, indicating the efficiency of elimination by the kidneys or other body systems.
Inulin
A type of soluble fiber found in various plants, used as a dietary fiber and sometimes for testing kidney function.
ADH
Antidiuretic Hormone, a hormone that helps regulate water balance in the body by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.
- Acquire knowledge about the basics of plasma clearance and its relevance to kidney performance and dosing of drugs.
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Tomos WesleyMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Inulin is a fructose polymer that is not metabolized or reabsorbed by the kidney. It is filtered at the glomerulus, making it an ideal substance for measuring the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and thus determining the plasma clearance rate of the kidney.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the basics of plasma clearance and its relevance to kidney performance and dosing of drugs.