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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is

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Amount of filtrate reabsorbed at the collecting ducts
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Amount of filtrate formed in both kidneys each minute
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Rate of bladder filling
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Amount of blood delivered to the kidney each minute
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The correct option is A Amount of filtrate formed in both kidneys each minute
The amount of the filtrate formed by the kidney per minute is called Glomerular filtration rate (GFR). GFR in a healthy individual is approximately 125ml/minute,i.e, 180 litres per day.
So the correct option is amount of filtrate formed in both kidneys each minute.

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