Which of the following forms the filtration barrier?

A) capillary endothelial cells only
B) podocytes only
C) basement membrane only
D) both capillary endothelial cells and basement membrane
E) capillary endothelial cells, basement membrane, and podocytes


Ans: E) capillary endothelial cells, basement membrane, and podocytes

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