Zoology-Urine Formation
NEET Zoology Urine Formation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
If the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is approximately 125 ml/min, how much urine would be expected to be produced in one day if only 1% of the filtrate is not reabsorbed?
A
8 liters
B
0.18 liters
C
18 liters
D
0.018 liters
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The GFR is 125 ml/min, amounting to 180 liters per day. If 99% of the filtrate is reabsorbed, only 1% is excreted as urine, resulting in 1% of 180 liters, which is 1.8 liters.
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