The Process of Filtration from the Capillaries into the Glomerulus

question 14

Multiple Choice

The process of filtration from the capillaries into the glomerulus is driven by

• A) active transport.
• B) arterial blood pressure.
• C) venous blood pressure.
• D) osmotic pressure.
• E) secretion.

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Definitions:

Levator Scapulae

A muscle located in the neck and back that elevates the scapula (shoulder blade).

Serratus Anterior

A muscle on the side of the chest that helps rotate the arm and move it away from the body.

Pectoralis Minor

A thin, triangular muscle located beneath the Pectoralis Major in the chest, involved in functions like scapula downward rotation, depression, and anterior tilt.

Rhomboideus Major

A muscle in the back that is involved in moving the shoulder blades and supporting the arm.