The capillaries of glomerulus rejoin to form an _.
Correct answer: A. Efferent arteriole
- A. Efferent arteriole
- B. Afferent arteriole
- C. Peritubular capillaries
- D. Collecting duct
Explanation
At the distal end of the glomerulus, the capillaries rejoin to form the afferent arteriole through which blood leaves the glomerulus.The afferent arterioles branch from the renal artery, which supplies blood to the kidneys. The afferent arterioles later diverge into the capillaries of the glomerulus.In the renal system, peritubular capillaries are tiny blood vessels, supplied by the efferent arteriole, that travel alongside nephrons allowing reabsorption and secretion between blood and the inner lumen of the nephron.The collecting duct system of the kidney consists of a series of tubules and ducts that physically connect nephrons to a minor calyx or directly to the renal pelvis.
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