The difference between the glomerular capillaries (GC) and peritubular capillaries (PC) is/are:
a. GC has a larger diameter than PC
b. GC is for filtration but PC for supply oxygen/nutrients to renal tissues
c. GC has significantly lower hydrostatic pressure than PC
d. GC is for supply oxygen/nutrients to renal tissues but PC for filtration
e. GC is directly connected with the nephron tubules
Ans: b. GC is for filtration but PC for supply oxygen/nutrients to renal tissues
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