What Are the Vasa Recta

question 57

Multiple Choice

What are the vasa recta?

• A) looped extensions of the afferent arterioles
• B) looped extensions of the efferent arterioles
• C) regions of the renal tubule
• D) vessels that supply blood to the glomerulus
• E) vessels that supply blood to the proximal convoluted tubule

---

Definitions:

Depth

The complexity or intensity of a situation, idea, or characteristic, indicating a profound level of understanding or detail.

Nature

The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, landscapes, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.

Involvement

The degree of interest, participation, or engagement that an individual or group has in a particular activity or situation.

Acute Stressors

Short-term events or situations that require immediate attention and can lead to stress responses in individuals.