Zoology-Urine Formation

NEET Zoology Urine Formation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

If a healthy individual has a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 125 ml/minute, how much urine can be produced per day if the kidneys concentrate urine to four times the initial filtrate concentration?

A

45 liters

B

11.25 liters

C

60 liters

D

8 liters

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The kidneys produce 180 liters of filtrate per day. If urine is concentrated to four times the initial filtrate, the urine volume is 180/4 = 45 liters per day.

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