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Q. Which of the following is not a feature of the cortical nephron?

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Solution:

Cortical nephrons Juxta medullary nephrons
The loop of Henle is too short and extends very little into the medulla. The loop of Henle is very long and runs deep into the medulla.
Vasa recta are absent or highly reduced. Vasa recta are well developed.
Example: Majority of nephrons. Example: Some of the nephrons.