Which Feature Does Not Characterize Filtration by Nephrons

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which feature does not characterize filtration by nephrons?

• A) It produces the renal filtrate.
• B) It involves the movement of water, ions, and small molecules out of glomerular capillaries and into Bowman's capsule.
• C) It occurs because pressure in glomerular capillaries is unusually high.
• D) It prevents cells and proteins from entering Bowman's capsule.
• E) It occurs because glomerular capillaries are less permeable to water than other capillary beds in the body.

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