The vasa recta is a network of blood vessels located mostly within which of the following?

a) cortex
b) medulla
c) capsule
d) sinus


b) medulla

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) muscularis mucosa B) mucosa C) adventitia D) submucosa E) submucosal plexus

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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