The gamma loop, a model of glomerular hemodynamics.
A model of rubber tubing which imitates the vascular system of the glomerulus shows two flow anomalies: Partially closing down a clamp at the outlet increases perfusion. An increase in input pressure reduces perfusion. These anomalies are used to explain regulation of renal perfusion and autoregulation.
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D000818:Animals; D001160:Arterioles; D005919:Glomerular Filtration Rate; D006439:Hemodynamics; D007678:Kidney Glomerulus / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000502:physiology; D008953:Models, Anatomic