Which correctly describes the composition of the glomerular filtrate?

A. It is identical to urine, but has a much larger flow rate.
B. It is similar to plasma, except it does not contain glucose.
C. It is similar to plasma, except it does not contain plasma proteins.
D. It is identical to urine, but has a much smaller flow rate.
E. It is identical to blood plasma, except it lacks red blood cells.


Answer: C

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