Which of the Following Substances Would Be Least Likely to Pass

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following substances would be least likely to pass through the fenestrations in the endothelial cells of the glomerulus?

• A) sodium ions
• B) water
• C) proteins
• D) glucose

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