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Renal Vasculature

Meaning

Renal Vasculature refers to the highly specialized network of blood vessels—arteries, arterioles, capillaries, and veins—that supply and drain the kidneys, playing a dual role in both nourishing the renal tissue and facilitating the primary function of blood filtration. This vascular system includes the afferent and efferent arterioles and the glomerular capillaries, which are critical for regulating the filtration pressure and rate. The integrity and responsiveness of the renal vasculature are central to blood pressure control and the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance, directly linking kidney health to cardiovascular and hormonal homeostasis.