Question
What is the difference between Cortical nephrons and Juxtamedullary nephrons.
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Answer
| Cortical nephrons | Juxtamedullary nephrons | |
| i. | They have a shorter loop of Henle. | They have a longer loop of Henle. |
| ii. | Loop of Henle of these nephrons extends very little into the medulla. | Loop of Henle of these nephrons run deep into the medulla. |
| iii. | Most nephrons are cortical nephrons. | Few nephrons are juxtamedullary nephrons. |
| iv. | Efferent arteriole forms peritubular capillary network around DCT, PCT and Henle’s loop of cortical nephrons | Efferent arteriole forms loop-shaped vasa recta around Henle’s loop of juxtamedullary nephrons. |
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