Blood pressure in the glomerulus is unusually high compared to other capillaries because the diameter of the __________ is greater than that of the __________.

A. efferent arteriole; peritubular capillaries
B. descending limb; ascending limb
C. afferent arteriole; efferent arteriole
D. cortical radiate artery; cortical radiate vein
E. proximal tubule; distal tubule


C. afferent arteriole; efferent arteriole

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