In 24 hours, total glomerular filtrate formed in human kidney is
A
1.7 litres
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B
7 litres
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C
17 litres
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D
180 litres
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Solution
The correct option is C 180 litres The water and salts that are forced out of the glomerular capillaries, pass into the Bowman's capsule and is called the glomerular filtrate. The total filtrate passed out of the glomerulus in a normal kidney is about 170-180 liters per day.