Calculate Filtration Pressure (FP) in a Nephron with a Glomerular

question 61

Multiple Choice

Calculate filtration pressure (FP) in a nephron with a glomerular hydrostatic pressure of 55 mm Hg, a bloodcolloid osmotic pressure of 25 mm Hg, and a capsular hydrostatic pressure of 15 mm Hg.

• A) FP = 10 mm Hg
• B) FP = 95 mm Hg
• C) FP = 55 mm Hg
• D) FP = 45 mm Hg
• E) FP = 15 mm Hg

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