The capsular hydrostatic pressure is generally ________ than the glomerular hydrostatic pressure; increases in capsular hydrostatic pressure ________ the formation of additional filtrate.
A) larger; facilitate
B) larger; impede
C) smaller; facilitate
D) smaller; impede

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The capsular hydrostatic pressure is smaller than the glomerular hydrostatic pressure. Increases in capsular hydrostatic pressure impede the formation of additional filtrate by opposing the filtration pressure.

The Capsular Hydrostatic Pressure Is Generally ________ Than the Glomerular