Glomerular Blood Flow Is Unique Because It Flows

question 109

Multiple Choice

Glomerular blood flow is unique because it flows

• A) through a glomerular portal vein.
• B) directly from the renal artery into the glomerular capillaries.
• C) from arteriole to capillary bed to arteriole.
• D) from arteriole to capillary bed to vasa recta.
• E) through the peritubular capillaries then into the glomerular capillaries.

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