Which event occurs during glomerular filtration?

Correct answer: B. Water and small solutes enter Bowman's capsule

  • A. Large proteins move into the renal tubule
  • B. Water and small solutes enter Bowman's capsule
  • C. Urine moves from the bladder to the urethra
  • D. Red blood cells enter the filtrate freely

Explanation

Glomerular filtration allows water and small dissolved substances to pass from glomerular blood into Bowman's capsule. Blood cells and most large plasma proteins normally remain in the bloodstream because of the filtration barrier.

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