The main force that promotes filtration in a nephron is:

A) glomerular hydrostatic pressure (GHP). B) capsular hydrostatic pressure (CHP).
C) colloid osmotic pressure (COP). D) glomerular colloid osmotic pressure (GCOP).


Answer: A

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