Why does protein filtration typically not occur across the glomerular capillaries within the nephron?

💡 Explanation

Protein filtration is limited because glomerular capillaries possess size and charge selectivity due to the filtration membrane. The negatively charged basement membrane repels negatively charged proteins, therefore limiting filtration rather than active secretion or reabsorption in Bowman's capsule.

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