Which of the following can’t be taken as a differentiating point for cortical nephrons when compared with Juxtamedullary nephrons?

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

They are more abundant than Juxtamedullary nephrons

Their vasa recta is longer than that of Juxtamedullary nephrons

Their loop of Henle is shorter than that of Juxta-medullary nephrons

They control plasma volume when water supply is normal while Juxtamedullary nephrons function when water supply is short

answer is D.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

In majority of nephrons, the loop of Henle is too short and extends only very little into the medulla. Such nephrons are called cortical nephrons. In some of the nephrons, the loop of Henle is very long and runs deep into the medulla. These nephrons are called juxta medullary nephrons.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India

Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET

Best Books for IIT JEE

Best Books for NEET

How to Join IIT after 10th

🔥 Start Your JEE/NEET Prep at Just ₹1999 / month - Limited Offer! Check Now!

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India

Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET

Best Books for IIT JEE

Best Books for NEET

How to Join IIT after 10th