alleryCortical nephrons differ from juxtamedullary nephrons in that they have
AA larger Bowman's capsule lumen
BNo connection to a collecting duct
CA reduced or absent vasa recta
DA long loop of Henle going deep
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A reduced or absent vasa recta
Cortical nephrons have short Henle loops that barely enter the medulla, and the vasa recta is reduced or absent.
They are less effective for urine concentration than juxtamedullary nephrons.
Keep practising Excretory Products and their Elimination
Browse all Excretory Products and their Elimination questions for AP Intermediate 1st Year, or explore more Biology topics.
Related questions
The condition of having high urea levels in the blood (a sign of kidney failure) is calledCO2 in the human body is primarily excreted by the:ADH (anti-diuretic hormone, vasopressin) acts to:Most of the GLUCOSE in the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in the:The functional unit of the human kidney is called the:Birds, reptiles, and insects are classified as URICOTELIC because they primarily excrete:A patient with end-stage renal failure typically requiresThe presence of glucose in urine is called