The ____ deliver blood to the peritubular capillaries.

A) afferent arterioles
B) distal convoluted tubules
C) efferent arterioles
D) peritubular capillaries
E) proximal convoluted tubules

Efferent Arterioles

Structures that deliver blood to peritubular capillaries that are wrapped around the renal tubules of the nephron in the kidneys.

Peritubular Capillaries

Small blood vessels that surround the tubules in the kidney, involved in the exchange of substances between blood and the filtrate in nephrons.

Distal Convoluted Tubules

Part of the nephron in the kidney where final adjustments in urine composition are made.