Multiple choice

The blood vessel that receives back the reabsorbed material is _________________.

  1. efferent renal artery

  2. afferent renal artery

  3. glomerulus

  4. vasa recta
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The vasa recta are specialized capillary networks that surround the loop of Henle and collect reabsorbed water and solutes from the interstitial fluid, returning them to the general circulation.

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