The force that promotes movement of filtrate from the glomerulus into Bowman's space is the:

a. Glomerular osmotic pressure
b. Glomerular hydrostatic pressure
c. Capsular hydrostatic pressure
d. Systemic blood pressure


Answer: b. Glomerular hydrostatic pressure

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