What is the Function of Peritubular Capillaries

Question

What is the function of peritubular capillaries?
A) Supply blood to the nephron
B) Supply blood to the renal cortex
C) Pick up water and solutes reabsorbed by the renal tubules
D) Form the glomerulus

Accepted Answer

Peritubular capillaries are responsible for picking up water and solutes reabsorbed by the renal tubules. This reabsorption occurs in the renal tubules and the peritubular capillaries then transport the reabsorbed materials away from the tubules and back into the bloodstream.