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प्रश्न
Define the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR).
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उत्तर
Glomerular filtration rate is the amount of glomerular filtrate formed in all the nephrons of both kidneys per minute. In a healthy individual, it is about 125 ml/minute.
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bowman’s capsule and glomerulus.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
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Consists of the kidneys, ureters and bladder.
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