Select the incorrect statement about cortical nephrons.

Question

Select the incorrect statement about cortical nephrons. (A) These are mainly concerned with urine concentration. (B) These have shorter of loop of Henle. (C) These do not have major role in Counter current mechanism. (D) These lack association with vasa recta.

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Human kidney has about 85% Cortical nephrons and about 15% Juxta-medullary nephrons. Juxta-medullary nephrons have long loop pf Henlewhich runs deep in medulla, well developed Vasa recta and are mainly activated during shortage of water.

Q. Select the incorrect statement about cortical nephrons.

These are mainly concerned with urine concentration.

These have shorter of loop of Henle.

These do not have major role in Counter current mechanism.

These lack association with vasa recta.

Human kidney has about 85% Cortical nephrons and about 15% Juxta-medullary nephrons. Juxta-medullary nephrons have long loop pf Henlewhich runs deep in medulla, well developed Vasa recta and are mainly activated during shortage of water.