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Correct. They branch from efferent arterioles and are long, straight arteries.
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a
Vasa recta
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Incorrect. This is a division of interlobar arteries and interlobular arteries branch off them.
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d
Arcuate artery
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Incorrect. These form the glomerulus where filtration of blood occurs.
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c
Afferent arterioles
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Incorrect. Whilst it the renal artery does branch from the abdominal aorta, this answer is not specific enough for the question.
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e
Abdominal aorta
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Incorrect. They branch from the efferent arterioles and supply the outer two-thirds of the cortex.
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b
Peritubular capillaries
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Development of the kidneys
Topic
197
Abdominal anatomy
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Which specific vessel supplies the inner third of the cortex and medulla of the kidney?
a