Question

Which vessel receives blood from the glomerulus after it's been filtered?

Answer 1

The efferent arteriole receives blood from the glomerulus after it has been filtered, leading to the peritubular capillaries and vasa recta for further processing and reabsorption.

Step-by-step explanation:

After blood has been filtered in the glomerulus, it exits through a vessel known as the efferent arteriole. This vessel transports blood away from the glomerulus after filtration. The efferent arteriole then goes on to form a network of capillaries around the more distal parts of the nephron called peritubular capillaries and vasa recta. These capillaries are involved in recovering most of the filtered solutes and water, returning them to circulation as part of the reabsorption process. Consequently, the kidney plays a critical role in filtering waste and maintaining homeostasis in the body.

Answer 2

The blood plasma is filtered through the capillaries of the glomerulus of the kidney. The glomerulus, more specifically the Bowman's Capsule, empties the filtrate and anything that isn't filtered will pass into the proximal convoluted tubule where reabsorption of nutrients, and water take place.

As the blood requires more nutrients, active transport is required to reabsorb the nutrients from the proximal tubule, while passive transport is used via osmosis to reabsorb water back into the blood.