Asked by Francesca Francois on Jul 03, 2024

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What percent of filtrate becomes urine?

A) Less than 1%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) 80%
E) 90%

Filtrate

Liquid that has passed through a filter—for example, fluid that enters the nephron through the filtration membrane of the glomerulus.

  • Gain an understanding of the critical roles played by the amounts of filtrate and urine produced, and the physiological mechanisms ensuring the balance of water and solutes within the body.
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Mohamad Faizul7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Less than 1% of the filtrate becomes urine. The kidneys filter a large volume of blood, producing a significant amount of filtrate, but most of this filtrate is reabsorbed back into the bloodstream, leaving less than 1% to be excreted as urine.