What is glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

What is glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
  1. The amount of blood filtered by the kidneys per minute
  2. The amount of plasma filtered by the kidneys per minute
  3. The amount of filtrate formed by the kidneys per minute
  4. The amount of urine formed by the kidneys per minute

Solution

GFR is defined as the amount of filtrate formed by the kidneys per minute, typically measured in milliliters per minute.

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