Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Blood

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the blood vessels of the kidney? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statement.)

• A)Peritubular capillaries surround the renal corpuscle.
• B)The renal artery is a direct branch of the abdominal aorta.
• C)Blood pressure in the glomeruli is lower than in other capillaries,which is necessary to prevent rupture.
• D)The afferent arteriole has a smaller diameter than does the efferent arteriole.
• E)The "work" of the kidneys takes place in the two sets of capillaries.
• F)The renal vein takes blood to the inferior mesenteric vein.

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