1.

Which of the following runs parallel to the Henle’s loop?(a) Renal artery(b) Renal vein(c) Vasa recta(d) UretersI had been asked this question in an international level competition.My question comes from Human Excretory System in division Excretory Products and Elimination of Biology – Class 11

Answer»

Correct answer is (c) Vasa recta

The explanation: A minute vessel of peritubular capillaries run PARALLEL to the HENLE’s loop forming a U shaped vasa recta. Vasa recta are absent or HIGHLY reduced in cortical nephrons.



Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions