All the following are true regarding blood supply to the kidney, except:
Ans. (b) It is a type of portal-circulationRef: Snell's 7th Edition, Page 283Renal artery/ Venous system:* Right renal artery longer than left* Renal artery divides into 5 near hilum.* They are end arteries.* Left renal vein longer than Right* Stellate veins drain superficial zone of kidney cortex.* Left kidney is preferred for transplant because of its long vein.
Stellate veins drain superficial zone
It is a type of portal-circulation
The renal artery divides into five segmental arteries before entering the hilum
Its segmental arteries are end-arteries
Kidney & Ureturs