Why the thickness of the afferent arteriole is important?
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The efferent arteriole carries blood away from the glomerulus. Because it has a smaller diameter than the afferent arteriole, it creates some resistance to blood flow, producing the back-up of blood in the glomerulus which creates higher pressure in the glomerular cavity.
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The diameter of afferent arteriole is bigger than efferent arteriole to produce an extraordinary force of blood in the glomerulus which directly contributes in the efficiency of ultrafiltration of the blood and production of the pre-urine which then passes down the convoluted tubules for reabsorption.
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