Zoology-Urine Formation

NEET Zoology Urine Formation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

If the initial filtrate formed in the kidneys has an osmolarity of 300 mOsmol/L, what is the maximum osmolarity the urine can reach in a human kidney?

A

1200 mOsmol/L

B

600 mOsmol/L

C

900 mOsmol/L

D

1500 mOsmol/L

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Human kidneys can produce urine nearly four times more concentrated than the initial filtrate, which has an osmolarity of 300 mOsmol/L. Therefore, the maximum osmolarity is 1200 mOsmol/L.

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