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Classification of Nephrons

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Which of the following receives blood from the efferent arteriole?

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the renal vein

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the glomerulus

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C

the afferent arteriole

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the peritubular capillary network

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Solution

The correct option is D
the peritubular capillary network

peritubular capillaries receives blood from the efferent arteriole

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