Question

During glomerular filtration, net filtration pressure that causes filtration of blood in glomerular capillaries of Bowman's capsule is

• A. \( 60 \, \text{mm Hg} \)
• B. \( 18 \, \text{mm Hg} \)
• C. \( 32 \, \text{mm Hg} \)
• D. \( 10 \, \text{mm Hg} \)

Hint:

In human kidneys, the normal value of net filtration pressure (NFP) is about \( 10 \, \text{mm Hg} \), which is vital for the filtration process in the glomerulus.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

During glomerular filtration, the filtration pressure, which is also called net filtration pressure (NFP), is the pressure that forces blood to move from the glomerular capillaries into Bowman's capsule. This pressure is critical for the filtration of waste products from the blood. The value of NFP in human kidneys is typically around \( 10 \, \text{mm Hg} \).