Question

25. Differentiate between afferent and efferent arterioles?

Answer 1

Afferent arteriole enter into the bowman's capsule.
The reuniting capillaries of the glomerulus is known as efferent arteriole.

Answer 2

Answer:Afferent Arteriole Efferent arteriole

1)Afferent arterioles are branches of the renal vein, approaching the proximal portion of the nephron. 1)Efferent arterioles are branches of the renal artery, approaching the distal portion of the nephron.                                             2)Afferent arteriole carries blood to the glomerulus. 2)Efferent arteriole takes blood away from the glomerulus.                                                                   3)Afferent arteriole is a branch of the renal vein. 3)Efferent arteriole is a branch of the renal artery.                                                                                         4)The blood carried by the afferent arteriole contains nitrogenous wastes. 4)The blood in the efferent arteriole lacks nitrogenous wastes.