- A Volume of urine excreted from the bladder per hour
- B Volume of blood filtered by glomeruli per minute (normal ~125 mL/min)
- C Rate at which sodium and water are reabsorbed in the proximal tubule
- D Concentration of glucose spilling into urine during hyperglycemia
Correct answer: B. Volume of blood filtered by glomeruli per minute (normal ~125 mL/min)
Explanation: GFR = volume of fluid filtered from glomerular capillaries into Bowman's capsule per minute. Normal ~125 mL/min (180 L/day). Key kidney function indicator.
Concept context
Nitrogenous waste, kidney structure, urine formation in the nephron, and hormonal regulation of excretion.
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