efferent glomerular arteriole (vas efferens)

Collectively, these vessels constitute the renal portal system. Origin: renal glomerular capillary network Branches: vasa recta Distribution: 1) proximal convoluted tubule 2) renal medulla via vasa rectae

Properties

GENERAL: arteriole RELATED: renal glomerulus FORM: efferent glomerular arteriole (vas efferens)

References

Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999