The 'Vasa recta' is a U-shaped minute vessel that runs parallel to the:
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Correct answer: Henle's loop
The vasa recta is part of the peritubular capillary system. It runs parallel to the loop of Henle and is vital for maintaining the medullary osmotic gradient via the counter-current mechanism.
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