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Which vascular channels are associated only with juxtamedullary nephrons?

Correct answer D. Vasa recta

Explanation

The vasa recta are long straight capillaries that run alongside the long loops of Henle of juxtamedullary nephrons deep in the medulla, maintaining its concentration gradient.

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