The Amount of Plasma That Filters into the Nephrons Is

Question

The amount of plasma that filters into the nephrons is approximately ________ of the total volume.
A) 4/5
B) 1/5
C) 3/4
D) 1/2
E) 90%

Accepted Answer

About 20% of the total volume of plasma that enters the kidneys is filtered into the nephrons, meaning that option B (1/5) is the correct answer.