The physical structure of the capillaries in the nephron ____.
A) ensures balanced filtration
B) prevents proteins from filtering into urine
C) allow blood cells to pass readily out of the kidneys
D) hold in salt ions
E) block foreign metabolites from entering the urinary tract

Question

The physical structure of the capillaries in the nephron ____.​
A) ​ensures balanced filtration
B) ​prevents proteins from filtering into urine
C) ​allow blood cells to pass readily out of the kidneys
D) ​hold in salt ions
E) block foreign metabolites from entering the urinary tract​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The capillaries in the nephron, specifically the glomerular capillaries, have a filtration barrier that prevents large molecules like proteins from passing into the urine, ensuring that only smaller molecules and water are filtered.

The Physical Structure of the Capillaries in the Nephron ____