THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

URINARY BLADDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The afferent arteriole supplies blood to the capillaries of the glomerulus?
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -First, it branches into the segmental artery, which branches into various interlobular arteries, which travel to the renal cortex and become arcuate arteries. The afferent arterioles ultimately branch off of these arcuate arteries to supply blood to the glomerular capillaries within the glomerulus.

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

Detailed explanation-3: -Each glomerulus is located at the beginning of the nephron. The blood supply to the glomerulus is provided via the afferent arteriole. The blood then flows through the capillary network, where it gets filtered, and then leaves the glomerulus via the efferent arteriole.

Detailed explanation-4: -The afferent arterioles branch from the renal artery, which supplies blood to the kidneys.

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