What is the difference between the efferent arteriole and afferent?
Afferent arteriole:
The blood vessel that supplies the glomerulus is called the afferent arteriole.
Efferent arteriole:
The blood vessel that exits the glomerulus is known as the efferent arteriole.
S.no | Afferent arteriole | Efferent arteriole |
1. | It has a greater diameter than the efferent arteriole. | Its diameter is smaller than that of the afferent arteriole. |
2. | It transports blood that is rich in nitrogenous wastes. | It transports blood that is filtered and returned to the circulatory system. |
3. | It is a branch of the renal vein | It is a branch of the renal artery. |
4. | The blood pressure is high in the afferent arteriole. | The blood pressure is lower in the efferent arteriole. |