Which of the following statements about the glomerulus is INCORRECT?
A. It is composed of capillaries.
B. It is connected to two arterioles.
C. Small molecules move from the glomerular (Bowman's) capsule into the glomerulus.
D. It is surrounded by the glomerular (Bowman's) capsule.
E. Blood pressure primarily accounts for filtration.
Answer: C
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