Which Equation Describes the Calculation of Glomerular Filtration Pressure (BC

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which equation describes the calculation of glomerular filtration pressure (BC = Bowman's capsule and GC = glomerular capillary) ?

• A)(PGC + PBC)- (nGC + nBC)
• B)(PBC + nGC)- (PGC + nBC)
• C)(PGC + nGC)- (PBC + nBC)
• D)(PBC + nBC)- (PGC + nGC)
• E)(PGC + nBC)- (PBC + nGC)

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