THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What blood vessel surrounds the nephron tubule and allows for the exchange of substances between the filtrate of the tubule and the blood of the circulatory system?
A
Peritubular capillaries
B
Efferent arteriole
C
Afferent arteriole
D
Renal artery
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Peritubular capillaries are tiny blood vessels in your kidneys. They filter waste from your blood so the waste can leave your body through urine (pee). Peritubular capillaries also reabsorb nutrients your body needs to work properly, such as minerals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Capillaries are delicate blood vessels that deliver blood, nutrients and oxygen to cells throughout the body.

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