In juxtamedullary nephrons, the efferent arterioles and peritubular capillaries are connected to a long, slender series of capillaries that accompany the nephron loops into the medulla. These are (the)
A) vasa recta.
B) cortical radiate veins.
C) segmental arteries.
D) arcuate arteries.
E) None of the answers are correct.
A) vasa recta.
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