Based on differences in their endothelial lining, capillaries can be classified as all of the following EXCEPT

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Capillaries are classified based on the organization of their endothelial lining into continuous, discontinuous, and fenestrated capillaries. True capillaries are not a classification based on the endothelial lining, but rather refer to the smallest vessels that branch out from arterioles and then converge to form venules, where gas and nutrient exchange occurs. Therefore, option B is the correct answer as it is not a classification of capillaries based on their endothelial lining.

Based on Differences in Their Endothelial Lining, Capillaries Can Be