Under normal conditions, glomerular filtration depends on three main pressures. From the list below, what are these three main pressures?
1) blood hydrostatic pressure
2) capsular hydrostatic pressure
3) capsular colloid osmotic pressure
4) blood colloid osmotic pressure
5) urinary bladder hydrostatic pressure
A) 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
B) 2, 3, and 4 are correct.
C) 3, 4, and 5 are correct.
D) 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
E) 2, 4, and 5 are correct.

Question

Under normal conditions, glomerular filtration depends on three main pressures. From the list below, what are these three main pressures?
	1) blood hydrostatic pressure 
	2) capsular hydrostatic pressure 
	3) capsular colloid osmotic pressure 
	4) blood colloid osmotic pressure 
	5) urinary bladder hydrostatic pressure
A) 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
B) 2, 3, and 4 are correct.
C) 3, 4, and 5 are correct.
D) 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
E) 2, 4, and 5 are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The three main pressures involved in glomerular filtration are blood hydrostatic pressure, capsular hydrostatic pressure, and blood colloid osmotic pressure.

Under Normal Conditions, Glomerular Filtration Depends on Three Main Pressures