Q3 / 157 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Excretory Products and their Elimination

How much blood is filtered by the human kidneys in one minute?

  • A
    125 mL
  • B
    500 mL
  • Correct answer
    C
    1100mL
  • D
    5000mL

Solution

Glomerular filtration or ultrafiltration is the process of urine formation and about 1100–1200 ml of blood (1/5th of cardiac output) is filtered at the level of the glomerulus in both the kidneys per minute. Filtration is a non-selective process. The glomerular capillary blood pressure results in the filtration of blood.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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