What is the function of the vasa recta?
A) It maintains the concentration gradient established by the loop of Henle.
B) It helps determine the final concentration of the urine.
C) It filters the blood within the glomerulus.
D) It secretes the hormone renin in response to a drop in blood pressure.
E) None of the answer options is correct.
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