Asked by tatiana lopez on Jun 29, 2024
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One feature of renal blood circulation that makes it unique is that
A) there is a double set of venules.
B) blood flows from arterioles into venules.
C) blood flows from venules into arterioles.
D) each nephron has at least two capillary networks.
E) the nephron is only associated with the glomerulus.
Nephron
The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney, responsible for water and electrolyte balance.
Capillary Networks
The extensive networks of capillaries (small blood vessels) that supply tissues with nutrients and oxygen and remove waste products.
- Understand the significance and regulatory aspects of blood vessels in connection with the nephron, specifically focusing on the afferent and efferent arterioles, glomerulus, and peritubular capillaries.
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Zybrea KnightJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The unique feature of renal blood circulation is that each nephron has at least two capillary networks: one associated with the glomerulus for filtration and another around the tubules for reabsorption and secretion.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance and regulatory aspects of blood vessels in connection with the nephron, specifically focusing on the afferent and efferent arterioles, glomerulus, and peritubular capillaries.
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