Question
Distinguish between
Juxta medullary nephrons and cortical nephrons
Solution
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Juxta Medullary Nephron |
Cortical Nephrons. |
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Their glomeruli are present close to the inner margin of the cortex. |
Their glomeruli are located in the outer cortex. |
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They have long loops of Henle. |
Their loops of Henle are relatively short. |
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They are present deep in the medulla. |
They extend to a short distance into the medulla. |
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They are associated with vasa rectae. |
Vasa rectae are absent. |
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The juxta glomerular cells secrete renin. |
Cortical glomerular cells do not secrete renin. |
