Q. The net filtration pressure in the glomerulus of the kidney is
A) 70 mm Hg
B) 35 mm Hg
C) 25 mm Hg
D) 10 mm Hg
Explanation
Effective Filtration Pressure (EFP) or Net Filtration Pressure (NFP) is glomerular blood hydrostatic pressure (GBHP) minus the colloidal osmotic pressure of blood (BCOP) and capsular hydrostatic pressure (CHP). EFP/NFP= GBHP$-$(BCOP+CHP) = 60$-$(32+18) = 10mmHg
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