The capillaries of the glomerulus differ from other capillary networks in the body because they

A. absorb nutrients from the glomerular capsule.
B. drain into an arteriole instead of a venule.
C. secrete mucus.
D. contain no endothelium.
E. carry only deoxygenated blood.


Answer: B

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