Question

Cortical nephrons can be distinguished from juxtamedullary nephrons by

Answer 1

Answer:

A. their location within the renal cortex

Explanation:

Cortical nephrons are located high in the renal cortex and their loop of Henle is short. On the other hand, juxtamedullary nephrons are located near the medulla (low in the renal cortex) with long loop of Henle (deep in the medulla). Another difference between these two type of nephrons is that juxtamedullary nephrons produce more concentrated urine.