Question

Vasa recta is associated with

• A. Most of cortical nephrons
• B. Few of cortical nephrons only
• C. Juxta medullary nephrons
• D. Urinary bladder

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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: The majority of nephrons.	Example: Some of the nephrons.