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 extensions of the efferent arterioles that run parallel to the loops of Henle in the kidney, playing a crucial role in the concentration of urine.

What Are the Vasa Recta