Describe how filtration occurs in the glomerulus

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A. Describe how filtration occurs in the glomerulus, include a discussion of why the blood pressure is higher in the glomerulus.

B. Describe in general how urine is formed as the filtrate moves through the tubular portion of the nephron to the collecting ducts including the interaction that occurs between the vascular components or the peritubular capillaries.

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