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Vasa recta is minute vessel of Peritubular capillaries network, which is |
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Also known as juxta-glomerular apparatus |
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Running parallel to loop of Henle |
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Running parallel to PCT |
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Running parallel to DCT |
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Vasa recta is minute vessel of Peritubular capillaries network, which is |
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a) |
Also known as juxta-glomerular apparatus |
b) |
Running parallel to loop of Henle |
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c) |
Running parallel to PCT |
d) |
Running parallel to DCT |
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Vasa-recta are the blood vessels running parallel to loop of Henle forming a counter current system in juxta-medullary nephron. These are in the continuation of efferent arteriole.
The slow blood flow of vasa-recta is responsible for maintaining the hyperosmolarity of interstitium fluid