The transfer of fluid from the glomerulus to Bowman's capsule
A) results from active transport.
B) transfers large molecules as easily as small ones.
C) is very selective as to which subprotein-sized molecules are transferred.
D) is mainly a consequence of blood pressure in the capillaries of the glomerulus.
E) usually includes the transfer of red blood cells into Bowman's capsule.

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The transfer of fluid from the glomerulus to Bowman's capsule is mainly a consequence of blood pressure in the capillaries of the glomerulus. This process is known as filtration and is non-selective, transferring both small and large molecules based on their size and charge. Red blood cells are too large to pass through the glomerular filtration membrane and are not typically included in the transfer. Active transport is not involved in this process.

The Transfer of Fluid from the Glomerulus to Bowman's Capsule