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Efferent arteriole

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Anatomy and Physiology I

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The efferent arteriole is a small blood vessel that carries blood away from the glomerulus of the kidney after filtration has occurred. It plays a critical role in regulating blood pressure within the glomerulus and influencing the rate of filtration.

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