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What percent of total blood coming out of heart goes to kidney?

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25%
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50%
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75%
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40%
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Solution

The correct option is A 25%
The kidneys weigh around 0.5% of the total body weight. Although the kidneys are small organs by weight, they receive around 25% of the blood pumped by the heart, which amounts to 1.2 L/min in a 70-kg adult male. So, the correct answer is option A.

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