MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which blood vessel enters the glomerular capsule?
A
The afferent arteriole
B
The efferent arteriole
C
The peritubular capillaries
D
The vasa recta
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The afferent arterioles ultimately branch off of these arcuate arteries to supply blood to the glomerular capillaries within the glomerulus. [18] Once blood passes through the glomerular capillaries, it exits the glomerulus through the efferent arteriole.

Detailed explanation-2: -Afferent arteriole connects the renal artery to the glomerulus and carries blood containing nitrogenous wastes to the glomerulus with high pressure.

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