The Kidneys Are Highly Vascular Organs

question 8

Multiple Choice

The kidneys are highly vascular organs.Approximately how much of the entire circulating blood volume is processed by the kidneys at any one time?

• A) One-fifth
• B) 1 mL/kg body weight
• C) One-third
• D) 30 mL/hr

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