Movement of molecules through a membrane by filtration depends upon
A) osmotic pressure.
B) barometric pressure.
C) atmospheric pressure.
D) oncotic pressure.
E) hydrostatic pressure.

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Filtration is the movement of molecules through a membrane by the force of hydrostatic pressure. Osmotic pressure, barometric pressure, atmospheric pressure, and oncotic pressure are not directly related to filtration.

Movement of Molecules Through a Membrane by Filtration Depends Upon