Filtration is the process in which
A) movement of fluid from the peritubular fluid to the tubular fluid occurs.
B) useful organic molecules, nutrients, or water are reclaimed.
C) release of aldosterone and ADH is triggered.
D) fluid and dissolved solutes are forced out of the glomerular capillaries.
E) a further decrease of the plasma concentration of undesirable materials can occur.
D) fluid and dissolved solutes are forced out of the glomerular capillaries.
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