Cortical Nephrons Are Different from Juxtamedullary Nephrons in That

question 57

Multiple Choice

Cortical nephrons are different from juxtamedullary nephrons in that

• A) they are much less abundant.
• B) they do not have a proximal convoluted tubule.
• C) they produce urine, whereas juxtamedullary nephrons do not.
• D) their nephron loop is shorter, with a shorter thin segment.

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