The transfer of fluid from the glomerulus to Bowman's capsule ________.
A) results from active transport
B) transfers large molecules as easily as small ones
C) is very selective as to which sub-protein-sized molecules are transferred
D) is mainly a consequence of blood pressure in the capillaries of the glomerulus

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The transfer of fluid from the glomerulus to Bowman's capsule is mainly a consequence of blood pressure in the capillaries of the glomerulus, which forces small molecules and ions out of the blood and into the capsule. Therefore, option D is the correct choice, while options A, B, and C are incorrect as they provide inaccurate information about the process.

The Transfer of Fluid from the Glomerulus to Bowman's Capsule