Question

Choose the correct statement given below regarding juxta medullary nephron.

• A. Juxta medullary nephrons are located in the columns of Bertini.
• B. Renal corpuscle of juxta medullary nephron lies in the outer portion of the renal medulla.
• C. Loop of Henle of juxta medullary nephron runs deep into medulla.
• D. Juxta medullary nephrons outnumber the cortical nephrons.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The juxtamedullary nephron, a type of kidney nephron vital for urine concentration, is described by the following points:

• Juxtamedullary nephrons are positioned in the kidney such that their renal corpuscles are situated near the boundary of the cortex and medulla.
• The Loop of Henle in juxtamedullary nephrons extends deeply into the renal medulla.
• Cortical nephrons are more numerous than juxtamedullary nephrons.

Based on these characteristics, the accurate statement concerning juxtamedullary nephrons is: The Loop of Henle of a juxtamedullary nephron extends deeply into the medulla.