Answer:
There is one _______ for each nephron
a. peritubular capillary
b. vasa recta
c. minor calyx
d. afferent arteriole
e. interlobular artery
Explanation:
The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney and each kidney has more than one million. The structure of the nephron is composed of two parts: the Malpighian corpuscle and a tubular system composed of the proximal contoured tubules, the loop of Henle and the distal contoured tubules.
Structure of the nephron: Afferent artery: Artery that carries blood to Malpighian corpuscle to filter it.
The answer is: d. afferent arteriole.
