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In a glomerulus, afferent

A

Afferent capillaries are thicker than efferent capillaries

B

Afferent arteriole is thicker than efferent arteriole

C

Afferent arteriole is thinner than efferent arteriole

D

Afferent capillaries are thinner than efferent capillaries

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