Blood pressure in the glomerulus is unusually high compared to other capillaries because the diameter of the ________ is greater than that of the ________.
A. afferent arteriole; efferent arteriole
B. descending limb; ascending limb
C. efferent arteriole; peritubular capillaries
D. proximal tubule; distal tubule
E. cortical radiate artery; cortical radiate vein
Answer: A
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