Calculate filtration pressure (fp) in a nephron with a glomerular hydrostatic pressure of 55 mm hg, a blood colloid osmotic pressure of 25 mm hg, and a capsular hydrostatic pressure of 15 mm hg.

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Braden Summers

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11 June, 05:42

Calculate filtration pressure (fp) in a nephron with a glomerular hydrostatic pressure of 55 mm hg, a blood colloid osmotic pressure of 25 mm hg, and a capsular hydrostatic pressure of 15 mm hg.

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Mckenzie Browning · Answer 1

Calculate filtration pressure (fp) in a nephron

glomerular hydrostatic pressure of 55 mm Hg,

a blood colloid osmotic pressure of 25 mm Hg,

a capsular hydrostatic pressure of 15 mm Hg.

Filtration pressure = 55 - (25 + 15) = 15 mmHg