The ________ acts as a countercurrent exchanger.

A. juxtaglomerular apparatus
B. peritubular capillaries
C. macula densa
D. vasa recta


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A) atomic mass number B) number of electrons C) number of neutrons D) atomic weight E) number of valence shells

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