The capillaries of the glomerulus differ from most other capillary networks in the body because they
A. carry only deoxygenated blood.
B. drain into an arteriole instead of a venule.
C. contain no endothelium.
D. absorb nutrients from the glomerular capsule.
E. secrete mucus.
B
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