Which of the following describes the histological structure of the glomerular capillaries?
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Correct answer: Fenestrated capillaries without diaphragms
Glomerular capillaries are highly fenestrated to allow for high-volume filtration. Unlike fenestrated capillaries in other organs, these fenestrae typically lack the thin diaphragms found in the endocrine glands.
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