All of the following statements about Renal physiology are true, Except
Correct Answer: The kidneys receive 5% of the cardiac output
Description: Distal tubule receives fluid from the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, which always contains hypotonic fluid.
GFR is affected by glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure which in turn is affected by arterial pressure, afferent and efferent arteriolar resistance.
Capillaries arising from afferent arteriole form the glomerulus.
Renal blood flow- 1.1-1.3L/min (22-25% of cardiac output)
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