Which of the following equations is correct for calculating the filtered load?
A) glomerular filtration rate × plasma concentration of solute
B) glomerular filtration rate / renal plasma flow
C) glomerular filtration pressure × plasma concentration of solvent
D) glomerular filtration pressure / renal plasma flow
E) glomerular filtration pressure × plasma concentration of solute

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The filtered load of a substance is calculated by multiplying the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by the plasma concentration of that solute. This gives the total amount of the substance filtered by the kidneys per unit time.

Which of the Following Equations Is Correct for Calculating the Filtered