The filtration of the plasma per unit of time is known as the:
a) Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
b) Diffusion rate in the renal cortex
c) Diffusion rate in the renal medulla
d) Glomerular active transport
Answer: a) Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
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