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What is the difference between the efferent arteriole and afferent?


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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.noAfferent arterioleEfferent 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 veinIt 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.


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