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Q · Excretory Systemmedium · 45s
Which blood vessel carries blood to the kidneys for filtration?
TopicExcretory System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The renal artery branches off the abdominal aorta and delivers oxygenated, waste-laden blood to each kidney. Within the kidney, the artery further branches into afferent arterioles supplying individual nephrons.
Final Answer: Option B - Renal artery