Which of these statements correctly describes glomerular filtrate?
A)It is plasma-free blood.
B)It is formed as a result of passive forces acting across the glomerular membrane.
C) It does not contain foreign compounds because these substances are secreted by special transport mechanisms in the proximal tubule instead.
D) Its rate is increased by increased plasma protein level.

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Glomerular filtrate is the fluid that is filtered out of the blood in the glomerulus of the kidney. It is formed as a result of passive forces acting across the glomerular membrane, including pressure and permeability. It contains water, electrolytes, and small molecules such as glucose and amino acids, but not larger molecules such as proteins or blood cells.

Which of These Statements Correctly Describes Glomerular Filtrate