The afferent arteriole in the kidney
A) is also known as the descending limb of the nephron loop.
B) empties directly into the calyx of the medulla.
C) carries blood to the glomerulus.
D) carries blood from glomerular capsule to the nephron loop.
E) returns blood to the inferior vena cava.
Answer: C
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