Question

How can the glomerular filtration rate be revived if there is a drop?

Answer 1

Regulation of GFR:

1. The mechanism by which the GFR is controlled is called the Renin-angiotensin system, it is controlled by its own.
2. It is basically carried out by the juxtaglomerular apparatus.
3. This apparatus releases renin which helps in the stimulation of glomerular blood flow.
4. It plays an important role in regulating renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate.
5. When there is a fall in the glomerular filtration rate, the JG cells get activated and release renin.
6. This helps in increasing the glomerular blood flow, thereby bringing the GFR back to normal.
7. We see that renin helps to bring the GFR back to normal by the activation of the renin-angiotensin mechanism.