Question

Differentiate between cortical nephrons?and juxtamedullary nephrons.

Answer 1

in case of cortical nephrons the loop of henle is short and extends only very little into the medulla whereas in juxtamedullary nephrons the loop of henle is very long and runs deep into the medulla....hope it helps☺

Answer 2

Cortical nephron:
- constitute about 85% of total.
- malpighian corpuscles are located close to the kidney surface.
-loop of henle mostly confined to the cortex and very small part runs into the medulla.
- vasa recta is absent.


Juxtamedullary nephrons:
- about 15% of total.
- malpighian corpuscles are located at the junction of cortex and medulla.
- loop of henle of these nephrons are long and enter deep down into the medulla.
- vasa recta present.