NEETZoologyExcretory Products and their Elimination
What is the name of the vessel that runs parallel to the Henle's loop?
Options
- AEfferent arteriole
- BVasa recta
- CPeritubular capillaries
- DAfferent arteriole
Correct answer
B. Vasa recta
Step-by-step solution
The Malpighian corpuscle, PCT and DCT of the nephron are situated in the cortical region of the kidney whereas the loop of Henle dips into the medulla. In majority of nephrons, the loop of Henle is too short and extends only very little into the medulla. Such nephrons are called cortical nephrons. In some of the nephrons, the loop of Henle is very long and runs deep into the medulla. These nephrons are called juxta medullary nephrons. The efferent arteriole emerging from the glomerulus forms a fine capillary networ