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Q.

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

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a

They are more abundant than Juxtamedullary nephrons

b

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

c

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

d

Their vasa recta is longer than that of Juxtamedullary nephrons

answer is D.

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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.

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