What distinguishes cortical nephrons from juxta medullary nephrons?

What distinguishes cortical nephrons from juxta medullary nephrons?
  1. Cortical nephrons are shorter in length
  2. Juxta medullary nephrons are located in the cortex
  3. Cortical nephrons lack vasa recta
  4. Juxta medullary nephrons have a longer loop of Henle

Solution

Juxta medullary nephrons have a longer loop of Henle, which runs deep into the medulla, whereas the loop of Henle in cortical nephrons is short and extends only a little into the medulla.

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