Filtrate entering Bowman's space from the glomerular capillary is hypo-osmotic compared to plasma.
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Plasma is the liquid component of blood and contains a high concentration of solutes, including proteins, electrolytes, and other substances, which contribute to its osmotic pressure. Show more…
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Assertion: The glomerular filtrate resembles the protein free plasma in composition and osmotic pressure. Reason: The glomerular capillary wall and inner membrance of Bowman's capsule are impermeable to large molecules.
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