The ________ is a Capillary Bed That Parallels the Nephron

Question

The ________ is a capillary bed that parallels the nephron loop (loop of Henle).
A) glomerulus
B) peritubular capillary bed
C) afferent arteriolar bed
D) collecting duct
E) vasa recta

Accepted Answer

The vasa recta is a capillary bed that runs parallel to the nephron loop and helps to maintain the osmotic gradient within the renal medulla. The glomerulus is a capillary bed located at the beginning of the nephron, responsible for filtering blood to form urine. The peritubular capillary bed is a network of capillaries that surrounds the renal tubules and is involved in reabsorption and secretion. The afferent arteriolar bed refers to the network of arterioles that bring blood into the glomerulus. The collecting duct is a tubular structure that receives urine from the nephrons and transports it to the renal pelvis for elimination.