The glomerular filtrate is described as a:
A) Plasma filtrate containing glucose and protein
B) Protein-free ultrafiltrate of plasma
C) Selective filtrate of plasma containing urea
D) Plasma filtrate without glucose and protein

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The glomerular filtrate is a protein-free ultrafiltrate of plasma that contains water, ions, glucose, urea, and other small molecules. It is produced by the filtering of blood through the glomerular capillaries in the kidneys. Glucose and protein are typically not found in the filtrate because they are too large to pass through the filtration membrane.

The Glomerular Filtrate Is Described as A