Afferent Arterioles Are Branches of the __________

question 39

Multiple Choice

Afferent arterioles are branches of the __________.

• A) renal arteries
• B) arcuate arteries
• C) interlobar arteries
• D) cortical radiatearteries
• E) efferent arterioles

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