Efferent Arteriole

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Last updated: Oct 2nd, 2024
Efferent Arteriole
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The efferent arteriole carries blood away from the glomerulus. Because it has a smaller diameter than the afferent arteriole, it creates some resistance to blood flow, producing the back-up of blood in the glomerulus which creates higher pressure in the glomerular cavity.