What are the vasa recta?

a. capillary extensions of the afferent arterioles
b. capillary extensions of the efferent arterioles
c. regions of the renal tubule
d. vessels that supply blood to the glomerulus
e. vessels that supply blood to the proximal convoluted tubule


b

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

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currently known is a type of a. virus. b. bacterium. c. alga. d. anim

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