PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following structures takes blood AWAY from the glomerulus?
A
Renal tubule
B
Renal artery
C
Afferent arteriole
D
Efferent arteriole
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The efferent arteriole carries blood away from the glomerulus. It then takes blood to the rest of the kidneys and enters back into circulation via the renal vein.

Detailed explanation-2: -The efferent arterioles form a convergence of the capillaries of the glomerulus, and carry blood away from the glomerulus that has already been filtered. They play an important role in maintaining the glomerular filtration rate despite fluctuations in blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Renal Vein: Renal vein takes blood away from the kidney. The process starts with the renal artery which enters the kidney as afferent arteriole. It carries the urea loaded blood into the glomerulus of the kidney. The blood is filtered by the glomerulus into the Bowman’s capsule and runs parallel to the Loop of Henle.

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