The vessel leading blood into the Bowman's capsule is known as
A
Afferent arteriole
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B
Efferent arteriole
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C
Renal vein
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D
Renal artery
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Solution
The correct option is C Afferent arteriole The afferent arterioles lead the blood into the kidney. These, later on, forms a tuft of capillaries which is known as the glomerulus which helps in filtration.
The efferent arterioles form from a convergence of the capillaries of the glomerulus. They play an important role in maintaining the glomerular filtration rate despite fluctuations in blood pressure.
The renal veins are veins that drain the kidney.
The renal arteries normally arise off the side of the abdominal aorta, immediately below the superior mesenteric artery, and supply the kidneys with blood.