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Question
Differentiate between:
The Renal artery and the Renal vein.
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Solution
| Renal Artery | Renal Vein |
| Blood is rich in urea. | Blood is nearly free from urea. |
| Blood has more salts of Na+, K+, NH4+. | The blood has less salts of Na+, K+, and NH4+ |
| Blood is rich in oxygen. | Blood is rich in CO2– |
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Parts indicated by the guidelines 1 to 8 are as follows:
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2. efferent arteriole
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4. Glomerulus;
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Parts indicated by the guidelines 1to 8 are as follows:
1. Afferent arteriole from renal artery
2. Efferent arteriole
3. Bowman's capsule
4. Glomerulus
5. Proximal convoluted tubule with blood capillaries
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7. Collecting tubule
8. U-shaped loop of Henle
Study the diagram and answer the question that follow:
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