Which statement correctly describes glomerular filtration?
A)It occurs in the loop of Henle.
B)It is the process by which plasma water, electrolytes, and small molecules are separated from blood cells and protein.
C) It is the process by which a substance is transported from the tubular fluid to the peritubular capillaries.
D) It is greater when glomerular capsular pressure is higher.

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Glomerular filtration is the process by which plasma water, electrolytes, and small molecules are separated from blood cells and protein. It occurs in the glomerulus of the kidney, not in the loop of Henle. Reabsorption is the process by which a substance is transported from the tubular fluid to the peritubular capillaries. While glomerular filtration is influenced by glomerular capsular pressure, it is not necessarily greater when pressure is higher, as other factors such as blood pressure and vascular resistance also play a role.

Which Statement Correctly Describes Glomerular Filtration