Which of the following statements accurately describes the function of Bowman's capsule?
A) Bowman's capsule captures fluid leaking out of the glomerulus and returns it to the peritubular capillaries.
B) Fluid that filters out of the glomerulus collects in between the two layers of Bowman's capsule and then flows into the renal tubule on the other side of the capsule.
C) Bowman's capsule applies pressure to the glomerulus to increase the speed of filtration.
D) Bowman's capsule applies pressure to the glomerulus to decrease the speed of filtration.

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Bowman's capsule captures fluid that filters out of the glomerulus and collects it in between its two layers. This fluid then flows into the renal tubule on the other side of the capsule. The peritubular capillaries are responsible for reabsorbing useful substances from the filtrate, but they do not capture fluid leaking out of the glomerulus. Bowman's capsule does not apply pressure to the glomerulus, but rather receives pressure from the glomerulus due to the high blood pressure in the afferent arteriole leading into the glomerulus.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Function of Bowman's