A Kidney Has a Glomerular Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure of 50

question 24

Multiple Choice

A kidney has a glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure of 50 mm Hg, a Bowman capsule hydrostatic pressure of 15 mm Hg, and a glomerular capillary oncotic pressure of 12 mm Hg. What is the net filtration pressure?

• A) 23 mm Hg
• B) 27 mm Hg
• C) 35 mm Hg
• D) 38 mm Hg

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