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In 24 hours, total glomerular filtrate formed in the human kidney is

a)

1.7 litres

b)

7 litre

c)

17 litres

d)

170 litres



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In 24 hours, total glomerular filtrate formed in the human kidney is

a)

1.7 litres

b)

7 litre

c)

17 litres

d)

170 litres

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

The blood pressure in glomerular capillaries become very high, so that there is continues process of ultra-filtration. Glomerular filtrate contains a large amount of water and other dissolved substances such as urea, uric acid, creatinine, amino acids, glucose, sodium, potassium, vitamins, etc.

About 120 mL, GP is produced per minute,  approx 170 L filtrate is produced in 24 hour.

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