NEET Zoology Urine Formation MCQ Question
If the initial filtrate formed in the human kidneys has an osmolarity of 300 mOsmol/L, what would be the maximum possible osmolarity of the urine produced, given that human kidneys can concentrate urine up to four times the osmolarity of the initial filtrate?
1200 mOsmol/L
1500 mOsmol/L
900 mOsmol/L
600 mOsmol/L
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that human kidneys can produce urine nearly four times concentrated than the initial filtrate. Therefore, 300 mOsmol/L multiplied by 4 equals 1200 mOsmol/L.
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