Which Statement Best Explains the Process of Filtration in the Nephron

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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 the glomerular capsule.

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