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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Of the 180 litres of filtrate formed daily, approximately how much becomes urine?
Options
A 10–20 litres
B 1–1.5 litres
Correct Answer
C 50 litres
D 90 litres
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Of the 180 litres of filtrate formed daily, only 1 to 1.5 litres becomes urine. The remaining 99% is reabsorbed back into the blood, conserving water and essential solutes.

Hint

This is the final urine volume, representing about 1% of the filtered volume.

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