The efferent arteriole emerging from the glomerulus forms a fine capillary network around the renal tubule called the:
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Correct answer: Peritubular capillaries
The peritubular capillaries arise from the efferent arteriole and surround the proximal and distal convoluted tubules. They are essential for the reabsorption of substances back into the bloodstream.
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