MCQ
Choose the correct statement given below regarding juxta medullary nephron.
  • A
    Renal corpuscle of juxta medullary nephron lies in the outer portion of the renal medulla.
  •  Loop of Henle of juxta medullary nephron runs deep into medulla.
  • C
    Juxta medullary nephrons outnumber the cortical nephrons.
  • D
    Juxta medullary nephrons are located in the columns of Bertini.

Answer

Correct option: B.
 Loop of Henle of juxta medullary nephron runs deep into medulla.
b
The correct answer is option no, ($2$) because the length of loop of Henle of juxta medullary nephron is longer than the length of loop of Henle of cortical nephron and runs deep into medulla.

Option ($1$) is incorrect because renal corpuscle of juxta medullary nephron lies in inner cortical region.

Option ($3$) is incorrect as juxta medullary nephrons are lesser in number than cortical nephrons.

Option ($4$) is incorrect as juxta medullary nephron are not present in columns of Bertini.

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