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Vasa recta are tubular capillaries around?

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Posterior part of alimentary canal
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PCT
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Loop of Henle
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DCT
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Solution

The correct option is C Loop of Henle
The correct answer is option C (Loop of Henle)
Vasa Recta is a tubular capillary that arises from efferent arteriole and loops around the loop of Henle . Vasa Recta plays a significant role in the concentration of urine, and counter current mechanism. The flow of blood in the limbs of vasa recta is in the counter current pattern.

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