Q. Vasa recta is minute vessel of Peritubular capillaries network, which is

A) Also known as juxta-glomerular apparatus
B) Running parallel to loop of Henle
C) Running parallel to PCT
D) Running parallel to DCT
Explanation

Vasa-recta are the blood vessels running parallel to loop of Henle forming a counter current system in juxta-medullary nephron. These are in the continuation of efferent arteriole. The slow blood flow of vasa-recta is responsible for maintaining the hyperosmolarity of interstitium fluid

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