Peritubular Caps v. Vasa Recta

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Anybody know the difference?

 

[killinsound]

The vasa recta is the meshwork capillary system that envelops the loop of henle - it's function is mainly for the maintenance of the concentration gradient.

The peritublar capillaries are those capillaries around the PCT and DCT that function in reabsorbtance.