Which of the choices below best describes the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

a) the volume of filtrate created by the kidneys per minute
b) the blood pressure within the glomerulus
c) the volume of blood flowing through the glomerular capillaries per minute
d) the volume of urine that leaves the kidneys per minute


Answer: a) the volume of filtrate created by the kidneys per minute

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