The efferent arteriole of some juxtamedullary nephrons enters the renal medulla and becomes which of the following vessels?
A)Interlobular artery
B)Arcuate artery
C)Vasa recta
D)Glomerular capillary
E)Interlobar artery

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The efferent arteriole of juxtamedullary nephrons goes on to form the vasa recta, which is a specialized network of blood vessels that runs parallel to the loop of Henle in the renal medulla. This arrangement helps to establish the osmotic gradient that is necessary for the kidneys to produce urine with varying concentrations. The other options do not describe the pathway of the efferent arteriole of juxtamedullary nephrons.

The Efferent Arteriole of Some Juxtamedullary Nephrons Enters the Renal