Asked in UHS MDCAT 2017 2017Moderate

Vessels which carry blood to the glomerulus are called:

Correct answer: D. Afferent arterioles

  • A. Efferent arterioles
  • B. Renal vein
  • C. Vasa recta
  • D. Afferent arterioles

Explanation

The renal artery divides to give afferent arterioles which further divide into the glomerulus network at the bowman's capsule, forming the renal corpuscle. After the glomerulus, the capillaries reconnect to give the efferent arterioles.

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