GENERAL HISTOLOGY

VASCULAR

THE NEPHRON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A minute vessel runs parallel to the Henle’s loop forming ‘U’ shape vasa recta is a part of
A
Peritubular network
B
Afferent arteriole
C
Efferent arteriole
D
Bowman’s capsule
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The efferent arteriole forms a capillary network around the renal tubule, which is known as peritubular capillaries. A vessel from this network, known as vasa recta, runs parallel to the Henle’s loop forming a U-shaped structure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vasa recta is minute vessel of Peritubular capillaries network, which is : Kaysons Medical.

Detailed explanation-3: -Both vasa recta and peritubular capillaries branch off from these efferent arterioles.

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