Many tiny ________ (interlobular) arteries branch from the ________ arteries, supplying blood to the renal cortex.

A. cortical radiate; arcuate
B. arcuate; cortical radiate
C. segmented; cortical radiate
D. arcuate; segmented


Answer: A

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