Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is the amount of the filtrate formed by the kidneys per minute. GFR for a healthy individual is approximately 125 ml/minute. i.e. 180 litres per day.
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
B.
ADH helps in water elimination, making the urine hypotonic.C.
Protein-free fluid is filtered from blood plasma into the Bowman's capsule.D.
Henle’s loop plays an important role in concentrating the urine.E.
Glucose is actively reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule.| A. Ammonotelism | (i) Birds |
| B. Bowman's capsule | (ii) Water reabsorption |
| C. Micturition | (iii) Bony fish |
| D. Uricotelism | (iv) Urinary bladder |
| E. ADH | (v) Renal tubule |
Explain the autoregulatory mechanism of GFR.
