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 Shapes of Henle’s loop and vasa recta are

A

C shaped and U shaped respectively

B

C shaped and U shaped respectively

C

Hairpin shaped and U shaped respectively

D

U shaped and hairpin shaped respectively

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The correct Answer is:
C
Shapes of Henle’s loop and vasa recta are hairpin shaped and ‘U’ shaped respectively.Â
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