URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
URINARY SYSTEM
Question
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Which blood vessel enters the glomerular capsule?
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The afferent arteriole
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The efferent arteriole
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The peritubular capillaries
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The vasa recta
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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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