Asked by
Jeremy Zhang
on Oct 17, 2024Verified
The amount of filtrate produced per minute is called the ________.
A) renal fraction
B) filtration fraction
C) glomerular filtration rate
D) clearance fraction
E) renal rate
Glomerular Filtration Rate
A measurement of how much blood is filtered by the glomeruli of the kidney each minute, indicating kidney function.
- Become familiar with how urine is formed through the processes of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion, and learn about the factors that affect the glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
- Understand the significance of the quantities of filtrate and urine produced and the mechanisms that contribute to water and solute balance in the body.
Verified Answer
YA
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with how urine is formed through the processes of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion, and learn about the factors that affect the glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
- Understand the significance of the quantities of filtrate and urine produced and the mechanisms that contribute to water and solute balance in the body.
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