Glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure is 55 mmHg, plasma oncotic pressure is 30 mmHg and capsular hydrostatic pressure is 15 mmHg. What is the net filtration pressure?
Correct answer C. 10 mmHg
Explanation
Net filtration pressure = glomerular hydrostatic pressure − (oncotic pressure + capsular pressure) = 55 − (30 + 15) = 10 mmHg, directed out of the glomerulus.
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