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A large amount of about 180 L of fluid is filtered by the human kidneys per day. Which one of the following renal corpuscle features does not justify this?

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a

The glomerular capillaries have a large surface area.

b

The glomerular capillaries are fenestrated and hence leakier than other capillaries.

c

The glomerular capillaries have a higher blood pressure than the other capillaries of the body.

d

The efferent arteriole is wider than the afferent arteriole causing easier outflow of blood from the glomerulus.

answer is D.

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The efferent arteriole is narrower than the afferent arteriole. The difference in the diameters of afferent and efferent arteriole builds hydrostatic pressure in glomerulus.
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A large amount of about 180 L of fluid is filtered by the human kidneys per day. Which one of the following renal corpuscle features does not justify this?