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If the glomerular capillary pressure is 60 mm Hg, the pressure in Bowman's space 10 mm Hg and osmotic pressure 30 mm Hg, what would be the effective filtration pressure?
Options
A 20 mm Hg
Correct Answer
B 40 mm Hg
C 60 mm Hg
D 80 mm Hg
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Effective filtration pressure (EFP) is calculated as: EFP = Glomerular capillary pressure - (Bowman's space pressure + Osmotic pressure). Therefore, EFP = 60 - (10 + 30) = 60 - 40 = 20 mm Hg. This represents the net pressure driving filtration of fluid from the glomerulus into Bowman's capsule.

Hint

Subtract the opposing pressures (hydrostatic in Bowman's space and osmotic) from the glomerular capillary pressure.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 840 of 2214
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