The Blood Supply to the Kidneys Flashcards
1
Q
What blood vessel goes into the knot of capillaries called glomerulus
A
afferent arteriole
2
Q
What blood vessel goes out of the knot of capillaries called glomerulus
A
efferent arteriole
3
Q
what comes before the afferent arteriole
A
renal artery
4
Q
What happens to the efferent arteriole after leaving the capsule
A
breaks up into a secondary capillary network- which surround the tubule
5
Q
what are the capillaries surrounding the tubule called
A
peritubular capillaries
6
Q
What does the peritubular capillaries lead in to
A
renal vein
