What is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in a healthy individual?

What is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in a healthy individual?
  1. 125 ml/minute
  2. 180 litres/day
  3. 1100-1200 ml/minute
  4. 1/5th of blood pumped out by each ventricle

Solution

The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in a healthy individual is approximately 125 ml/minute, which is equivalent to 180 litres per day. This is the amount of filtrate formed by the kidneys per minute.

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