What are the vasa recta?
A) Capillary extensions of the afferent arterioles
B) Capillary extensions of the efferent arterioles
C) Regions of the renal tubule
D) Vessels that supply blood to the glomerulus
E) Vessels that supply blood to the proximal convoluted tubule

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The vasa recta are capillary networks that extend from the efferent arterioles of the juxtaglomerular apparatus in the kidney, playing a crucial role in the process of urine concentration and the reabsorption of water.

What Are the Vasa Recta