In the juxtamedullary nephron, a network of blood capillaries parallel to the loop of Henle is called:
Correct answer: D. Vasa recta
- A. Netted capillaries
- B. Afferent capillaries
- C. Peritubular capillaries
- D. Vasa recta
Explanation
The network of capillaries parallel to the loop of henle is called vasa recta. Peritubular capillaries are the blood capillaries that surround the PCT and DCT of the cortical nephrons. Afferent capillaries supply the blood to be filtered to glomerulus. The correct answer is therefore, D.
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