Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-peritubular capillaries
A)supplies blood to the glomerulus
B)enlarged proximal end of nephron
C)gaps between the podocyte processes
D)plexus of capillaries around tubules
E)arteries that arch over bases of the pyramids

Question

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Peritubular capillaries are a plexus of capillaries around tubules in the kidney.

Answer: A 
 The afferent arteriole supplies blood to the glomerulus in the kidney.

Answer: E 
 The arcuate arteries are the arteries that arch over the bases of the pyramids in the renal medulla.

Match the Structure with the Appropriate Description