The concentration of protein in the blood is higher in post-glomerular blood than in arterial blood because

A. water concentration increases and protein concentrations decrease.
B. protein is digested and then concentrated in glomerular (Bowman's) capsule.
C. reabsorption of protein occurs.
D. water passes into the capsule, but protein molecules are too large to move into the capsule and are concentrated in the blood.
E. the kidney manufactures and then stores protein in the glomerulus.


Answer: D

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