____________ is the major force responsible for causing fluid to move from the glomerular capillary across the filtration membrane into the Bowman's capsule.

A. Capsular pressure
B. Glomerular capillary pressure
C. Colloid osmotic pressure
D. The volume of the Bowman's capsule
E. The hormone ADH


Answer: B. Glomerular capillary pressure

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