Which of the following properties of inulin allow it to be used as an ideal marker for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) calculation?

A. Hyperallergenic

B. Freely filtered

C. Detectable in plasma

D. IV delivery route

E. Highly reabsorbed

Reveal the answer

B. Freely filtered

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