Venous structures of the kidney mirror those of the arterial circuit, except for the absence of segmental veins.

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This statement is true. The venous structures in the kidney include the interlobar veins, arcuate veins, interlobular veins, and the renal vein. These structures follow a similar course to the corresponding arteries, but segmental veins are not present in the venous circuit of the kidney.

Venous Structures of the Kidney Mirror Those of the Arterial