Filtration occurs because
A. the afferent arteriole is wider in diameter than the efferent arteriole.
B. the filtration slits allow materials from the blood plasma to enter the capsular space.
C. the capillary wall is not completely ensheathed by the visceral layer of the glomerular capsule.
D. the glomerulus is leaky.
E. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: E
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