Q. Choose the correct statement given below regarding juxta medullary nephron.
A) Loop of Henle of juxtamedullary nephron runs deep into medulla.
B) Juxtamedullary nephrons outnumber the cortical nephtons.
C) Juxtamedullary nephrons are located in the columns of Bertini.
D) Renal corpuscle of juxtamedullary nephron lies in the outer portion of he renal medulla.
Explanation
[Solution by Claude - not from source] Juxtamedullary nephrons have long loops of Henle running deep into the medulla; they are fewer than cortical nephrons and their corpuscles lie in the inner cortex. Answer (1).
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