Physiology Test Question

Which of the following is (are) responsible for the high glomerular filtration rate (GFR) exhibited by vertebrate animals (e.g., humans)?

	(A) High blood hydrostatic pressures in the glomerular capillaries
	(B) High permeability of the glomerular capillaries
	(C) High hydrostatic pressure of the fluid in the Bowman's capsule
	(D) The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
	(E) High rate of water reabsorption across the walls of the proximal tubules

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Posted: Tuesday, December 15, 2015
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