NEET Biology question

Which of the following will lead to an increase in glomerular fluid filtration in the kidneys?

(A)An increase in the protein concentration in the plasma
(B)An increase in the fluid pressure in Bowman's space
(C)An increase in the glomerular capillary blood pressureCorrect
(D)A decrease in the glomerular capillary blood pressure

Answer: (C)

Solution

Glomerular capillary blood pressure is the main driving force favouring fluid filtration from the glomerular capillaries into Bowman's space, so an increase in this pressure increases filtration, making option (c) correct; an increase in plasma

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