Select the correct difference between cortical nephrons and juxtamedullary nephrons.

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A

Cortical nephrons - Malpighian corpuscles are located in the cortex ; Juxta-medullary nephrons - Malpighian corpuscles are located in the medulla
B

Cortical nephrons - Fewer in number ; Juxta-medullary nephrons - More in number
C

Cortical nephrons - Henle’s loop is absent ; Juxta-medullary nephrons - Henle’s loop is present
D

Cortical nephrons - Vasa recta are absent or poorly developed ; Juxta-medullary nephrons - Vasa recta are well developed

Solution

In cortical nephrons, loops of Henle are short and vasa recta are absent or poorly developed. In juxtamedullary nephrons, loops of Henle are long and vasa recta are well-developed. In juxtamedullary nephrons, Malpighian corpuscles are located in the inner cortex (not medulla). Majority of nephrons (about 80%) are cortical nephrons (not juxtamedullary). Cortical nephrons have short loops of Henle.

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