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  • Read the following statements regarding the juxtamedullary nephron.      

Read the following statements regarding the juxtamedullary nephron.

I.       They form about 85\; ^{o}/_{o}  of the total nephrons. 

II.     Their glomeruli are found at the junction of the cortex and medulla.

III.   The loop of Henle is associated with vasa recta.

IV.    These are smaller in size and the loop of Henle are present into the medulla.

Choose the option with all correct statements

Option: 1

I and II


Option: 2

II and III


Option: 3

I,II and IV


Option: 4

II,III and IV


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Types of Nephrons -

Juxtamedullary Nephrons:

  • They form about 15% of the total nephrons. 
  • Their glomeruli are found at the junction of the cortex and medulla.
  • These are larger in size and the loop of Henle are present deeper into the medulla.
  • The loop of Henle is associated with vasa recta.
  • They are responsible for controlling the volume of plasma when the water supply is short.


Hence, the correct option is b. II and III

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