Which of the following structure provides oxygen and nutrients to kidney parenchyma?
a. Peritubular capillaries
b. Glomerular capillaries
c. Nephronic tubules
d. Juxtaglomerular apparatus
e. Podocyte
Ans: a. Peritubular capillaries
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