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Choose the correct statement regarding juxtamedullary nephrons:

  1. A
    Renal corpuscle of juxtamedullary nephron lies in the outer portion of the renal medulla.
  2. B
    Loop of Henle of juxtamedullary nephron runs deep into the medulla.
  3. C
    Juxtamedullary nephrons outnumber cortical nephrons.
  4. D
    Juxtamedullary nephrons are located in the columns of Bertini.

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Juxtamedullary nephrons have very long loops of Henle that run deep into the medulla. They make up about of total nephrons, while cortical nephrons make up .

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Choose the correct statement regarding juxtamedullary nephrons:
A
Renal corpuscle of juxtamedullary nephron lies in the outer portion of the renal medulla.
B
Loop of Henle of juxtamedullary nephron runs deep into the medulla.
C
Juxtamedullary nephrons outnumber cortical nephrons.
D
Juxtamedullary nephrons are located in the columns of Bertini.

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