As blood flows through the glomerular capillaries, the oncotic pressure __________. As blood flows through the peritubular capillaries, the oncotic pressure ___________.

A. increases; decreases
B. decreases; decreases
C. increases; increases
D. decreases; decreases


Answer: A. increases; decreases

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