KCET2026BiologyExcretory Products and their Elimination

In a healthy individual, the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is ______.

Options

A125 ml/minute
B125 ml/hour
C126 ml/minute
D125 ml/second

Correct answer

A. 125 ml/minute

Step-by-step solution

The amount of filtrate formed by the kidneys per minute is called the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR). In a healthy individual, the GFR is approximately 125 ml/minute, which amounts to about 180 litres per day. Answer: 125 ml/minute

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