GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which blood vessels surround the PCT and DCT and the loop of henle?
A
Peritubular Capillaries
B
Glomerulus
C
Renal Artery
D
Afferent Arterioles
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Peritubular blood capillaries surround the renal tubules PCT and DCT of the cortical nephrons. Vasa recta are the blood capillaries that surround the renal tubule called the loop of Henle in the juxtamedullary nephrons.

Detailed explanation-2: -The blood vessels surrounding the convoluted tubules are called the peritubular capillaries.

Detailed explanation-3: -The peritubular capillaries run alongside the nephron, and the capillaries that run along the loop of henle are called vasa recta.

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