Predict the effects the following scenarios would have on glomerular filtration:

c. Having high arterial blood pressure (hypertension)

Video transcript

Hey, everyone. Let's take a look at this question together. The glomerular filtration rate of hypertensive patients is monitored consistently. For what reason is it? Answer choice. A hypertension is expected to increase the fluid load of the kidneys. Answer choice B hypertension is expected to decrease the fluid load of the kidneys. Answer choice C hypertension causes a decrease in blood volume, making the kidneys work harder or answer choice D none of the above. Let's work this problem out together to try to figure out which of the following answer choices best explains why the glomerular filtration rate of hypertensive patients is monitored consistently. So, in order to solve this question, we have to recall what we have learned about hypertensive patients and how hypertension affects the glomar filtration rate. Why it must be monitored consistently? And we can recall that over time, uncontrolled, high blood pressure can cause arteries around the kidneys to narrow, weaken or even harden. And as a result of those arteries around the kidneys, either narrowing, weakening or even hardening. These damaged arteries cannot deliver enough blood to the kidney tissues. And as a result of not being able to deliver enough blood to the kidney tissues. Those damaged arteries cannot filter blood well, which would result in a decrease in the fluid load of the kidneys. So answer choice B hypertension is expected to decrease the fluid load of the kidneys is the correct answer. And all other answer choices are incorrect. I hope you found this video to be helpful. Thank you and goodbye.