Find how many times blood is filtered in the kidney?

It would filter the total blood volume 1.5 times per hour.In summary, the blood in our body makes up about 1/12 of our total mass. If the kidneys filter 7.5 liters of blood per hour, then they will filter the entire blood volume of a 60kg person 1.5 times per hour. This means that in a 24-hour period, the plasma of the blood will be filtered approximately 36 times. This calculation was not clearly explained in the original attempt at a solution.
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Homework Statement


The blood that circulates in our body is about 1/12 of our mass. If the kidneys filter 7.5 liter of blood a hour, then how many times does it filter in the kidney the whole blood of a person will mass 60kg?

Homework Equations


1/12*60=5 liter blood

The Attempt at a Solution


Here's what my teacher did:
1/12*60=5 liter blood
0.55*5=2.75 liter plasma of blood.
The plasma is filtered 60 times is 24 hours. (how did she find that?)
24 hours ->60 times the plasma filters
1 hour -> x
x=2.5 times
Do you understand her explanation? What should I do next?
 
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Something is off here. I don't see how the plasma is related to the original question at all, as far as I can tell it is just about volumes of the blood. 7.5/5=1.5 times per hour.
 

FAQ: Find how many times blood is filtered in the kidney?

What is the function of the kidney?

The kidney is responsible for filtering waste products and excess fluid from the blood, producing urine, regulating blood pressure, and maintaining the body's electrolyte and acid-base balance.

How does blood get filtered in the kidney?

Blood is filtered in the kidney through a process called glomerular filtration. The blood enters the kidney through the renal artery and flows into tiny blood vessels called glomeruli. The glomeruli act as filters, removing waste products and excess fluid from the blood.

How many times does blood get filtered in the kidney?

The amount of times blood is filtered in the kidney varies depending on an individual's health and fluid intake. On average, the entire blood volume of a person is filtered around 60 times per day.

What is the role of the nephrons in blood filtration?

The nephrons are the functional units of the kidney responsible for filtering blood. Each kidney contains approximately one million nephrons, which work together to filter the blood and produce urine.

How does the kidney maintain the body's fluid balance?

The kidney maintains the body's fluid balance by regulating the amount of water and electrolytes that are reabsorbed back into the bloodstream from the filtered blood. This process helps to maintain the body's hydration levels and electrolyte concentrations.

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