First slide

Human Excretory System

Question

In majority of nephrons in humans, the loop of Henle is

Easy

A

too short and extends only very little into the cortex
B

too long and extends very deep into the cortex
C

too short and extends only very little into the medulla
D

too long and extends very deep into the medulla

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.

Get Instant Solutions

When in doubt download our app. Now available Google Play Store- Doubts App

Recieve an sms with download link

Doubts App

OR

SCAN ME

Doubts App

Doubts App