Which statement about renal circulation is incorrect?

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Which statement about renal circulation is incorrect?

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The afferent arteriole supplies blood to the glomerulus. The efferent arteriole carries filtered blood away from the glomerulus. The renal vein carries oxygenated blood from the kidney. Correct Peritubular capillaries are involved in reabsorption.

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The renal vein carries deoxygenated but filtered blood away from the kidney.

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