The Glomerulus Differs from Other Capillaries in the Body in That

question 100

Multiple Choice

The glomerulus differs from other capillaries in the body in that it .

• A) has a blood pressure much lower than other organ systems
• B) is impermeable to most substances
• C) is drained by an efferent arteriole
• D) has a basement membrane

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