PATHOLOGY MCQ
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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Of all the blood pumped per minute by the heart, approximately ____ goes through the kidneys
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1/5
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1/3
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1/2
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3/4
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -On an average, 1100−1200 ml of blood is filtered by the kidneys per minute which constitute roughly 1/5th of the blood pumped out by each ventricle of the heart in a minute.
Detailed explanation-2: -Healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine.
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