If the glomerular hydrostatic pressure is 67 mm Hg,the glomerular osmotic pressure is 28 mm Hg,the capsular hydrostatic pressure is 17 mm Hg,and the capsular osmotic pressure is 0 mm Hg,the effective filtration pressure (EFP)would be _____ mm Hg.
A) 22
B) 56
C) 78
D) There is not enough information to determine the EFP.

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The formula for calculating EFP is:

EFP = glomerular hydrostatic pressure - glomerular osmotic pressure - capsular hydrostatic pressure

EFP = 67 mm Hg - 28 mm Hg - 17 mm Hg

EFP = 22 mm Hg

Therefore, the correct answer is A) 22.

If the Glomerular Hydrostatic Pressure Is 67 Mm Hg,the Glomerular