The efferent arteriole of a nephron divides to form a network of capillaries within the cortex called the _________capillaries.
A) cortical
B) efferent
C) glomerular
D) peritubular
E) vasa recta

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The efferent arteriole of a nephron forms the peritubular capillaries, which are a network of capillaries surrounding the renal tubules in the cortex.

The Efferent Arteriole of a Nephron Divides to Form a Network