Filtration slits:

a. provide a pathway through which fluid from the glomerulus can enter the Bowman's capsule..
b. allow proteins to pass into the filtrate
c. are not found in all nephrons
d. do not allow nutrients to pass into the filtrate
e. are important in the ability of the kidneys to produce urine of varying concentration.


A

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