The process of filtration of the blood in the Bowman's capsule is ultrafiltration (or glomerular filtration), and the normal rate of filtration is 125 ml/min, equivalent to ten times the blood volume daily. Measuring the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a diagnostic test of kidney function.
penalty kick. n. 1. (Soccer) soccer a free kick at the goal from a point (penalty spot) within the penalty area and 12 yards (about 11 m) from the goal, with only the goalkeeper allowed to defend it: awarded to the attacking team after a foul within the penalty area by a member of the defending team.
The goalkeeper can move to either side, but cannot move forward from the time you blow the whistle to signal the kick until the ball is kicked. The penalties for Rule 14-1-2 and Rule 14-1-3 are as follows: âInfringement by the defending team is not penalized if the goal is scored.