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    The __________ Acts as a Countercurrent Exchanger
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The __________ Acts as a Countercurrent Exchanger

Question 134

Question 134

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The __________ acts as a countercurrent exchanger.


A) juxtaglomerular apparatus
B) peritubular capillaries
C) vasa recta
D) macula densa

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