During the process of glomerular filtration, what part of blood passes through the filter?
A)red blood cells
B)white blood cells
C)plasma proteins
D)capillary endothelial cells
E)plasma

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Only plasma passes through the filter during glomerular filtration, as it is the component of blood that contains water, waste products, and other solutes that need to be filtered out by the kidneys. Red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma proteins are too large to pass through the filter, while capillary endothelial cells are part of the lining of the blood vessels and do not pass through the filter.

During the Process of Glomerular Filtration, What Part of Blood