Which forces create passive transport of water in the proximal tubule?
a. Peritubular capillary hydrostatic pressure
b. Peritubular capillary oncotic pressure
c. Interstitial hydrostatic pressure
d. Interstitial osmotic pressure
e. Peritubular capillary osmotic pressure
Answer:
b. Peritubular capillary oncotic pressure
e. Peritubular capillary osmotic pressure
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