Which of the following pressures across the glomerular capillaries approaches zero?

A) glomerular oncotic pressure
B) glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure
C) Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure
D) Bowman's capsule oncotic pressure
E) glomerular filtration pressure


Ans: D) Bowman's capsule oncotic pressure

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