What is the difference between an afferent arteriole and an efferent arteriole?

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Afferent arteriole Efferent arteriole
$(1)$ $A$ branch of the renal artery that enters the Bowman's capsule. $(1)$ Formed by the union of glomerular capillaries that exit the Bowman's capsule.
$(2)$ It has a thicker wall. $(2)$ It has a thinner wall.
$(3)$ Its diameter is wider. $(3)$ Its diameter is narrower.
$(4)$ The blood flowing in it contains a higher concentration of excretory wastes. $(4)$ The blood flowing in it is filtered and contains concentrated plasma proteins and blood cells.

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