The concentration of protein in the blood is higher in postglomerular blood as compared with that in arterial blood because
A) protein is digested in glomerular (Bowman's) capsule.
B) the kidney manufactures protein.
C) reabsorption of protein occurs.
D) as water passes into the capsule, the concentration of protein in the blood will increase.
E) water is a small molecule.

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Protein is not filtered into the glomerular capsule but water is. Removing water results in a higher concentration of protein in the remaining blood postglomerulus.

The Concentration of Protein in the Blood Is Higher in Postglomerular