The main force that promotes filtration in a nephron is:
A) glomerular colloid osmotic pressure (GCOP).
B) glomerular hydrostatic pressure (GHP).
C) colloid osmotic pressure (COP).
D) capsular hydrostatic pressure (CHP).

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Glomerular hydrostatic pressure (GHP) is the main force that drives the filtration of blood in the nephron by pushing fluid and solutes out of the glomerular capillaries and into the Bowman's capsule.

The Main Force That Promotes Filtration in a Nephron Is