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Remove of molecules (Function of kidney (Excretion of toxic substances…

- - - - absorption
        
        secretion
      - GFR = total volume of fluid that is filtered across the glomerular membranes in the kidney per unit time
        
        k ultrafiltration coefficient
        
        normal resulrs range from 90 - 120ml
        
        GFR = Constant & Estimated
    - - Most electrolytes and nutritional substances
        
        almost completely reabsorbes
      - most waste products
        
        poorly reabsorbed
    - - rapidly excreting some waste products
    - - filter in system
        
        Fenestrated endothelial
        
        podocyte
        
        Rate of flow = Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
        
        pgc:hydrostatic pressure in glomerular capillary
        
        pbs: hp in bowman's space
        
        (pi)gc: oncotic pressure within glomerular capillary
        
        (pi)bs: oncotic pressure on Bowman's space