What is the sum of Starling's forces within the renal corpuscle called?
A) glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure
B) glomerular filtration pressure
C) glomerular filtration volume
D) glomerular oncotic pressure
E) glomerular filtration rate

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Glomerular filtration pressure is the sum of Starling's forces within the renal corpuscle, which determines the movement of fluid and solutes across the glomerular capillaries into the Bowman's space, initiating urine formation.

What Is the Sum of Starling's Forces Within the Renal