Which correctly describes a basic renal process?

A. Substances are reabsorbed from the peritubular capillaries into the tubular lumen.
B. Fluid is filtered from Bowman's capsule into the glomerulus.
C. Substances are actively secreted from glomerular capillaries into Bowman's capsule.
D. Fluid moves by bulk flow from glomerular capillaries into Bowman's space.
E. Substances are secreted from the tubule into the peritubular capillaries.


Answer: D

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