Explain the ‘clearance concept’ and how this is used to measure glomerular filtration rate (GFR). State the properties of suitable marker substances and show how clearance, and hence GFR, are calculated. State normal values for the GFR.
Level
This learning outcome is a primary level outcome.
Sessions
This learning outcome is taught in the following sessions:
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Cardiorespiratory 1 (Year 1)
- Lecture: Renal Structure and Function 1
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Carriage of Oxygen (Year GEP 1)
- Lecture: Renal Structure and Function 1
