Types of Nephrons

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Cortical nephrons

renal corpuscles are located at periphery of renal cortex,

Nephron loop is short

85%

<p>renal corpuscles are located at periphery of renal cortex, </p><p>Nephron loop is short </p><p>85% </p>
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Juxtamedullary nephrons

renal corpuscles located next to renal medulla,

Nephron loop is long and deep,

important for establishing salt concentration gradient within interstitial fluid of medulla

<p>renal corpuscles located next to renal medulla, </p><p>Nephron loop is long and deep, </p><p>important for establishing salt concentration gradient within interstitial fluid of medulla</p>
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How many categories of nephrons are there

two

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What are the two categories

cortical nephrons and Juxtamedullary nephrons