The Renal Arteries

Question

The renal arteries
A) are part of the splanchnic circulation.
B) are part of the hepatic portal circulation.
C) exit from the celiac axis.
D) deliver oxygenated blood to the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

The renal arteries deliver oxygenated blood to the kidneys, providing necessary nutrients for the primary functions of the kidneys. They arise from the abdominal aorta, and are not part of the splanchnic or hepatic portal circulation. They also do not exit from the celiac axis, which supplies blood to the liver, stomach, and spleen.