Asked by Jaquelin Diosdado on Apr 23, 2024
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____ directly reabsorb substances from the nephron.
A) Afferent arterioles
B) Efferent arterioles
C) Peritubular capillaries
D) Renal arteries
E) Renal venules
Directly Reabsorb
A process in which substances are taken back into the blood from the filtrate in the kidney tubules without undergoing any transformation.
Nephron
The functional, microscopic unit of the vertebrate kidney.
Peritubular Capillaries
In the mammalian kidney, a capillary network that surrounds each renal tubule; receives blood from the efferent arterioles.
- Gain an understanding of how various cell types and architectural components within the nephron contribute to the functionality of the kidneys.
Verified Answer
VI
Varghese Issac6 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Peritubular capillaries directly reabsorb substances from the nephron, playing a key role in the exchange of materials between the blood and the tubular fluid in the kidney.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of how various cell types and architectural components within the nephron contribute to the functionality of the kidneys.
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