Essential Biochemistry - Organ Function Tests (Section 2 - No. 39)
Which of the following best defines clearance?
The amount of a substance reabsorbed by the kidney.
The rate at which the kidneys remove a substance from the blood.
The amount of a substance secreted by the kidney.
The volume of urine produced per minute.
Explanation
Clearance is defined as the rate at which the kidneys remove a substance from the blood.