Peritubular capillaries tend to exhibit

A. low hydrostatic pressure and high colloid pressure.
B. high hydrostatic pressure and high colloid pressure.
C. high hydrostatic pressure and low colloid pressure.
D. low hydrostatic pressure and low colloid pressure.


Answer: A

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