Question

Define Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR).

Answer 1

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) refers to the filtration process by the kidneys where they filter blood and remove waste and fluid products.

• This filtration process is prime necessary for normal excretion process. the GFR is used as a diagnostic test to estimate the functioning of kidneys.
• The GFR generally declines with age and other factors like patient’s size, age, height etc.
• The GFR is also used as a diagnostic index to grade chronic kidney disease.
• If the GFR of a person is greater than 90%, then he/she is said to be in good kidney health and if less than 15 may represent kidney failure.

Answer 2

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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) refers to the filtration process by the kidneys where they filter blood and remove waste and fluid products.

➽ This filtration process is prime necessary for normal excretion process. the GFR is used as a diagnostic test to estimate the functioning of kidneys.

➽ The GFR generally declines with age and other factors like patient’s size, age, height etc.

➽ The GFR is also used as a diagnostic index to grade chronic kidney disease.

➽ if the GFR of a person is greater than 90%, then he/she is said to be in good kidney health and if less than 15 may represent kidney failure.