Which of the following pressures tends to force fluid from the glomerulus through the filtration membrane into Bowman capsule?

A. Capsular pressure
B. Glomerular capillary pressure
C. Tubular pressure
D. Colloid osmotic pressure
E. None of the choices are correct.


Answer: B

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