Which Description Is Correct for Cortical Nephrons? Select All That

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which description is correct for cortical nephrons? Select all that apply.

• A) They make up approximately 80-80% of all nephrons in the kidney.
• B) They have relatively short nephron loops.
• C) Their renal corpuscles are found in the renal medulla.
• D) They receive blood from the vasa recta.

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Definitions:

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