In One 24-Hour Period, the Kidneys of an Average-Sized Healthy

question 27

Multiple Choice

In one 24-hour period, the kidneys of an average-sized healthy adult filter approximately ________ through their glomeruli into the tubules.

• A) 10-15 liters of blood plasma
• B) 50-75 liters of blood plasma
• C) 100-125 liters of blood plasma
• D) 150-180 liters of blood plasma
• E) 200-240 liters of blood plasma

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Islets

Clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce hormones like insulin and glucagon, regulating blood glucose levels.

Endocrine Glands

Glands that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Stomach

A muscular organ in the digestive system that produces acid and enzymes to digest food.

Ileocecal Valve

Valve formed by the ileocecal sphincter between the ileum and the cecum.