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:

ΔG°

The standard Gibbs free energy change, indicating the spontaneity of a reaction under standard conditions.

% Conversion

A measure of the efficiency of a chemical reaction, denoting the percentage of reactants that have turned into products.

Substitution Reaction

A type of chemical reaction where one atom or group of atoms in a molecule is replaced by another atom or group of atoms.

ΔG° Value

Represents the standard free energy change of a reaction at constant temperature and pressure, indicating the spontaneity of the process.