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What is the normal glomerular filtration rate?

1) 125 mL/min
2) 625 mL/min
3) 3 L/day
4) 30 L/day
5) 1 gallon/day

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The normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is 125 mL/min. This means that 125 mL of filtrate is produced by the kidneys each minute. The kidneys reabsorb most of this filtrate, resulting in the production of about 1-2 liters of urine per day.

Step-by-step explanation:

The normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is 125 mL/min. GFR is the volume of filtrate formed by both kidneys per minute. On average, 125 mL of filtrate is produced in males and 105 mL in females, which results in a volume of about 180 L/day in males and 150 L/day in females. This filtrate is mostly reabsorbed, so only about 1-2 liters of urine are produced per day.

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