Of the Capillary Beds Associated with Each Nephron, Which One

question 31

Multiple Choice

Of the capillary beds associated with each nephron, which one is both fed and drained by arterioles?

• A) peritubular capillaries
• B) pyramidal capillaries
• C) glomerulus
• D) Henle capillaries
• E) Bowman's capillaries

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