Question

define cortical nephron

Answer 1

Cortical nephron is a microscopic structural and functional unit of the kidney with a short loop of Henle, which penetrates only the outer renal medulla. The Malpighian corpuscles of these nephrons are located in the outer part of the renal cortex.

Cortical nephrons occur in all vertebrates. About 85% of all nephrons in the human kidney are cortical. The major part of the regulatory and excretory functions of the human body is carried out by them.

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Answer 2

Answer:

cortical nephron start high in the cortex and have a short loop of Henle which does not penetrate deeply into medulla.

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