The Kidneys Are Highly Vascular Organs

question 17

Multiple Choice

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

• A) One fifth
• B) 1 ml per kg body weight
• C) One third
• D) 30 ml per hour

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