Which mechanism used to form urine requires a high blood pressure?
A) glomerular filtration
B) tubular reabsorption
C) tubular secretion
D) phagocytosis
E) countercurrent mechanism

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Glomerular filtration is the mechanism by which blood is filtered through the glomerulus in the renal corpuscle. This process requires a high blood pressure in the afferent arteriole to force fluid and solutes out of the glomerular capillaries and into the Bowman's capsule to form urine.

Which Mechanism Used to Form Urine Requires a High Blood