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Filtration diffusion is a term that describes a process where both filtration and diffusion play a role in the movement of substances. It is often encountered in biological systems, particularly within cells and across membranes. Filtration refers to the movement of water and small solutes across a semipermeable membrane driven by a pressure gradient. This pressure can be hydrostatic pressure, such as blood pressure in the circulatory system, or osmotic pressure. Diffusion, on the other hand, is the movement of substances from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, driven by random molecular motion.

In filtration diffusion, these two mechanisms work in concert. For instance, in the glomerulus of the kidney, blood is filtered under high pressure, pushing water and small molecules from the blood into Bowman's capsule. Simultaneously, diffusion occurs, allowing specific solutes to move across the filtration membrane based on their concentration gradients. This combined process is crucial for processes like waste removal and nutrient reabsorption in biological organisms. The efficiency of filtration diffusion depends on factors such as membrane permeability, pressure gradients, and the concentration differences of the substances involved. Understanding this dual mechanism is important for comprehending various physiological and biochemical processes.