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 The efferent arteriole emerging from the glomerulus forms a fine capillary network around the renal tubule are called

A

 Vasa rectaÂ

B

Paratubular capillaries

C

Counter-current mechanism

D

 Peritubular capillariesÂ

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The efferent arteriole emerging from the glomerulus forms a fme capillary netwark around the renal tubule . called the peritubular capillaries.Â
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