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 to the 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 is known as filtration and it occurs due to the pressure gradient between the blood in the capillaries and the fluid in Bowman's capsule. Active transport is not involved in this process, and the transfer is highly selective as certain sized molecules are able to pass through while others cannot. Large molecules, such as proteins, are generally not able to pass through. Red blood cells are also not typically transferred to Bowman's capsule during filtration.

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