Question
Write any four differences between cortical and juxtamedullary nephrons.
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Answer
Differences between cortical and juxtamedullary nephrons :
| S.No. | Cortical Nephrons | Juxtamedullary Nephrons |
| 1. | These nephrons are small in size. | They are large in size. |
| 2. | Their Henle loops are very small and are buried to a small depth in the medulla. | Their Henle loops are very long and are deeply embedded in the medulla. |
| 3. | These are mainly located in the renal cortex. | Bowman's capsule is located in the renal cortex (near the junction of the cortex and medulla). |
| 4. | These control the volume of plasma when the water supply is normal | Controls the volume of plasma when water supply is low. |
| 5. | 80 to 85 percent of nephrons are of this type. | These types of nephrons constitute 15 to 20 percent. |
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