How much percentage of cortical nephrons is found in human kidney?
a) 20-30%
b) 40-50%
c) 50-60%
d) 70-80%
Explanation: cortical nephrons are more common class of nephrons
Juxtamedullary nephrons are found in............. region.
a) medulla
b) cortex
c) hilus
d) pelvis
What are the characteristics of juxtamedullary nephrons?
a) they have renal corpuscle at the junction of cortex and medulla
b) they have long loop of Henle which extends deep into the medulla
c) they are responsible for the development of osmotic gradient in renal medulla
d) all of these
Explanation: Juxtamedullary nephrons have a glomerulus near the junction of the cortex and medulla and their loops of Henle penetrate deep into the medulla.
Which of the following nephrons have short loop of Henle?
a) cortical nephron
b) juxtamedullary nephron
c) same in both classes
d) not prominent in anyone
Explanation: loop of Henle is more prominent in Juxtamedullary nephrons
How much percentage of juxtamedullary nephrons is found in human kidney?
a) 20-30%
b) 40-50%
c) 50-60%
d) 70-80%
Explanation: Juxtamedullary nephrons are less common class of nephrons
Which class of the nephron is rare in human kidney?
a) cortical nephron
b) juxtamedullary nephron
c) both classes
d) not prominent difference
