Neco Model Questions Vol1 2022 Biology Question 11

Practice objective / multiple choice question 11 from the 2022 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2022 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 11 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • BIOLOGY • objective

Substance X is present in the blood at a concentration of \(0.5\ \text{mg mL}^{-1}\). The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of the kidneys is \(120\ \text{mL min}^{-1}\). Of the filtered load, \(80\%\) is reabsorbed, and \(10\%\) of the reabsorbed amount is subsequently secreted back into the tubular fluid. Calculate the amount of X excreted in the urine per minute (in mg).

Answer Options

A. 4.8 mg/min
B. 48 mg/min
Correct Answer C. 16.8 mg/min
D. 12 mg/min
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
16.8 mg/min

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2022 Biology Question 11. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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