The glomerular capillary blood pressure in the nephron is 78 mm Hg.The Bowman's capsular hydrostatic pressure is 24 mm Hg.The colloidal osmotic pressure is 18 mm Hg.The net filtration pressure is ____ mm Hg.
A)18
B)26
C)36
D)42
E)78

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Net filtration pressure = Glomerular capillary blood pressure - (Bowman's capsular hydrostatic pressure + Colloidal osmotic pressure)= 78 - (24 + 18)= 78 - 42= 36 mm Hg

The Glomerular Capillary Blood Pressure in the Nephron Is 78