Which of the following vessels branch directly from the renal artery as it enters the hilum of the kidney?
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Correct answer: Segmental arteries
As the renal artery enters the hilum, it divides into several segmental arteries. These are the first major branches that supply specific regions or segments of the kidney parenchyma.
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