Capillaries present around the Loop of Henle are

Correct answer: C. Vasa recta

  • A. Afferent arterioles
  • B. Efferent arterioles
  • C. Vasa recta
  • D. Glomerulus

Explanation

The correct answer is vasa recta. The vasa recta are specialized capillaries that run parallel to the Loop of Henle. They play a crucial role in the counter-current exchange mechanism, which is essential for the kidney's ability to concentrate urine. The other options are not correct: Afferent arterioles supply blood to the glomerulus, efferent arterioles carry blood away from the glomerulus but do not directly loop around the Loop of Henle; instead, they lead to the formation of the vasa recta, and the glomerulus is a separate capillary network involved in filtration, not directly surrounding the Loop of Henle.

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