What provides the best estimate of the functioning of renal tissue?
a. Glomerular filtration rate
b. Hourly urine output
c. Serum blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
d. The specific gravity of the solute concentration of the urine
Answer: a. Glomerular filtration rate
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