What is the name of the vessel that runs parallel to the Henle's loop?

What is the name of the vessel that runs parallel to the Henle's loop?
  1. Efferent arteriole
  2. Vasa recta
  3. Peritubular capillaries
  4. Afferent arteriole

Solution

A minute vessel of the peritubular capillaries network runs parallel to the Henle’s loop forming a ‘U’ shaped vasa recta.

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