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Where does the efferent arteriole of the juxtamedullary nephron carry blood to?

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Answer:The efferent arterioles form from a convergence of the capillaries of the glomerulus, and carry blood away from the glomerulus that has already been filtered. They play an important role in maintaining the glomerular filtration rate despite fluctuations in blood pressure.

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