Vasa recta:
I: is a fine capillary network around the renal tubule formed by efferent arteriole.
II:  runs parallel to the Henle’s loop in juxtamedullary nephrons.
III: is absent or highly reduced in cortical nephrons.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II and III are correct
3. Only III is correct
4. I, II and III are correct
Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Functions |
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Identify the correct statements:
I: Each kidney of an adult human measures 10-12 cm in length, 5-7 cm in width and 2-3 cm in thickness.
II: The DCTs of many nephrons open into a straight tube called collecting duct.
III: Each nephron has two parts – the glomerulus and the renal tubule.
IV: The renal tubule begins with the proximal convoluted tubule.
 
1. Only I and II 2. Only I, II and III
3. Only II and III 4. I, II, III and IV
Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Functions | Human Kidney: Location & Cut Section |
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