Neco Model Questions Vol1 2024 Biology Question 30

Practice objective / multiple choice question 30 from the 2024 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2024 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 30 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • BIOLOGY • objective

In a person the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is 120 mL min\(^{-1}\). The plasma sodium concentration is 145 mmol L\(^{-1}\). Of the filtered sodium, 65 % is reabsorbed in the proximal tubule, 25 % in the loop of Henle and 5 % in the distal tubule. The remainder is excreted in urine. Calculate the amount of sodium excreted per day in millimoles, rounded to the nearest whole number.

Answer Options

A. 1260 mmol
Correct Answer B. 1253 mmol
C. 1248 mmol
D. 1300 mmol
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
1253 mmol

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2024 Biology Question 30. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

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