5 Questions
Which of the following is the correct statement about glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
GFR is the rate at which fluid is filtered through the glomerular capillaries into Bowman's capsule.
What is the approximate amount of fluid filtered through the glomerular capillaries into Bowman's capsule per day?
180 liters
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the glomerular filtrate?
Contains red blood cells
What determines the high rate of glomerular filtration?
Special properties of the glomerular capillary membranes
What do the glomerular capillaries have in common with most capillaries?
Relatively impermeable to proteins
Test your knowledge of the first step in urine formation with this quiz on glomerular filtration. Explore the process of fluid filtration through the glomerular capillaries and the reabsorption of filtrate. Discover the factors that influence renal fluid excretion rate.
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