Which of the Forces Across the Glomerular Capillaries Tends to Increase

question 176

Multiple Choice

Which of the forces across the glomerular capillaries tends to increase from the afferent to the efferent arteriole ends?

• A) Bowman's capsule oncotic pressure
• B) glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure
• C) glomerular filtration pressure
• D) glomerular oncotic pressure
• E) Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure

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