What value represents a normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
a. 25 to 50 mL/min
b. 60 to 90 mL/min
c. 100 to 125 mL/min
d. 150 to 200 mL/min
ANS: C
The GFR is the amount of renal filtrate formed by the kidneys in 1 minute; it averages 100 to 125 mL/min.
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