When water is in short supply; which class of nephrons increases water retention?
a) cortical nephron
b) juxtamedullary nephron
c) same in both classes
d) not prominent in anyone
Explanation: they have long and deep loop of Henle
Which class of the nephron concentrates the urine?
a) cortical nephron
b) juxtamedullary nephron
c) same in both classes
d) none of them
Which arterioles form a network of peritubular capillaries around the proximal and distal convoluted tubules?
a) efferent
b) afferent
c) both a and b
d) none of these
Explanation: efferent arterioles come out of the Bowman’s capsule and glomerulus
Efferent arterioles form a network of peritubular capillaries around the convoluted tubules in……..region.
a) renal cortex
b) renal medulla
c ) renal pelvis
d) hilus
Capillaries of which of the following run antiparallel to the loop of Henle and collecting duct?
a) vasa recta
b) glomerulus
c) efferent arterioles
d) afferent arterioles
Capillaries of the vasa recta run antiparallel to the loop of Henle and collecting duct in…… region.
a) renal cortex
b) renal medulla
c ) renal pelvis
d) hilus
