Fenestrated capillaries are unique in their ability to

A) move molecules across endothelial cells by transcytosis.
B) maintain a low permeability to small water-soluble molecules.
C) allow few molecules to pass between endothelial cells.
D) allow relatively large molecules to pass between endothelial cells
E) restrict the passage of proteins across endothelial cells.


Answer: D) allow relatively large molecules to pass between endothelial cells

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