The pathway taken by blood from the renal artery to the afferent arteriole is, in correct sequence, .

A) arcuate artery, interlobar artery, segmental artery, cortical radiate artery
B) segmental artery, interlobar artery, arcuate artery, cortical radiate artery
C) cortical radiate artery, segmental artery, interlobar artery, arcuate artery
D) interlobar artery, segmental artery, arcuate artery, cortical radiate artery