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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