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olga2289 [7]
2 years ago
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What are characteristics associated with the two types of nephrons? check all that apply

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svp [43]2 years ago
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Cortical nephrons occupy 85% of all nephrons where as Juxtamedullary nephrons make up about 15% of all nephrons. Thus, option B and C are correct.

<h3>What is Nephron?</h3>

It is the functional unit of kidneys.  Human kidneys contains around 1 to 1.5 million nephrons.

Nephrons are have two main regions, one is glomerular called as Bowman's capsule and second one is the tubular portion.

The main function are removal of waste material like solid wastes, excess water from the blood. It convert blood into the urine, reabsorb, secrete, and excrete of number of nonessential substances.

Hence option B and C are correct.

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Your question was incomplete. The probable question was

What are characteristics associated with the two types of nephrons? check all that apply

A. Cortical nephrons make up about 15% of all nephrons.

B. Cortical nephrons make up about 85% of all nephrons.

C. Juxtamedullary nephrons make up about 15% of all nephrons.

D. Juxtamedullary nephrons make up about 85% of all nephrons.

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