Which of the following is not associated with the renal corpuscle?
A)a fenestrated capillary
B)a vasa recta
C)an efferent arteriole
D)a podocyte

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The vasa recta is not associated with the renal corpuscle. It is a thin-walled vessel that runs parallel to the nephron loop, and functions to supply oxygen and nutrients to the medullary tissue surrounding the loop of Henle. The other options are all associated with the renal corpuscle, which is comprised of the glomerulus (fenestrated capillary), Bowman's capsule (podocyte), and afferent and efferent arterioles.

Which of the Following Is Not Associated with the Renal