In one 24-hour period, the kidneys of an average-sized healthy adult filter approximately ________ through their glomeruli into the tubules.
A) 10-15 liters of blood plasma
B) 50-75 liters of blood plasma
C) 100-125 liters of blood plasma
D) 150-180 liters of blood plasma
E) 200-240 liters of blood plasma

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The kidneys filter approximately 150-180 liters of blood plasma through their glomeruli into the tubules in a 24-hour period. This is the normal glomerular filtration rate for an average-sized healthy adult.

In One 24-Hour Period, the Kidneys of an Average-Sized Healthy