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Blood vessel leaving glomerulus in a mam...

Blood vessel leaving glomerulus in a mammalian nephron is called

A

Renal artery

B

Efferent arteriole

C

Afferent arteriole

D

Vasa recta

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Nephron Structure**: The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, consisting of various parts including the glomerulus, which is a network of capillaries. 2. **Identifying the Blood Vessels**: Blood enters the glomerulus through the afferent arteriole and exits through the efferent arteriole. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1: Renal Artery**: This vessel carries blood from the heart to the kidneys, not from the glomerulus. - **Option 2: Efferent Arteriole**: This is the correct answer as it carries blood away from the glomerulus. - **Option 3: Afferent Arteriole**: This vessel brings blood into the glomerulus, so it is incorrect. - **Option 4: Vasa Recta**: These are capillary networks that surround the nephron and help in maintaining the concentration gradient, but they do not directly leave the glomerulus. 4. **Conclusion**: The blood vessel that leaves the glomerulus in a mammalian nephron is the **efferent arteriole**. **Final Answer**: Efferent Arteriole ---
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