Q.
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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