Which Statement Best Explains the Process of Filtration in the Nephron

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains the process of filtration in the nephron?

• A) Filtration occurs as a result of passive and active transport mechanisms from all parts of the renal tubules; a major portion of reabsorption occurs in the proximal tubule.
• B) Filtration is the movement of molecules out of peritubular blood and into the tubule for excretion.
• C) Filtration is the movement of molecules out of the tubule and into peritubular blood.
• D) Filtration is the movement of water and protein-free solutes from plasma in the glomerulus into the capsular space of Bowman capsule.

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