A normal glomerular filtration rate is:
a. less than 80 mL/min.
b. 80 to 125 mL/min
c. 125 to 180 mL/min
d. more than 189 mL/min
B
At a normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 80 to 125 mL/min, the kidneys produce 180 L/day of filtrate. As the filtrate passes through the various components of the nephron's tubules, 99% is reabsorbed into the peritubular capillaries or vasa recta.
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.