Blood Plasma and Dissolved Substances with Molecules That Are Smaller

question 48

Multiple Choice

Blood plasma and dissolved substances with molecules that are smaller than most proteins are filtered directly into the

• A)renal tubule
• B)collecting duct
• C)proximal convoluted tubule
• D)distal convoluted tubule
• E)glomerular capsule

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