Question

Vasa recta in cortical nephrons
(A) Arises from Afferent arteriole rather than efferent arteriole
(B) Does not get involved in counter current exchange with loop of henle
(C) Carries deoxygenated blood rich in urea
(D) is absent or highly reduced​

Answer 1

Answer:

D) is absent or highly reduced

Answer 2

Answer:

D option is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Vasa Recta in cortical nephrons is absent or highly reduced.

What is Vasa recta -

capillary network formed by efferent arteriole around the renal tubule called peritubular capillaries. A minute vessel of this network runs parallel to the Henle's loop forming U shaped vasa recta