Q55 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (21 April Shift 1) · Biology
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Cortical nephrons have shorter loop of Henle which extend very little in medulla.
Statement (II): Juxtamedullary nephrons have longer loop of Henle that runs deep into medulla.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Statement (I): Cortical nephrons have shorter loop of Henle which extend very little in medulla.
Statement (II): Juxtamedullary nephrons have longer loop of Henle that runs deep into medulla.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- Correct answerABoth Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
- BBoth Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
- CStatement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
- DStatement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
Solution
In the majority of nephrons, the loop of Henle is short and extends only very little into the medulla. These are called cortical nephrons. Therefore, Statement (I) is correct.
In some nephrons, the loop of Henle is very long and runs deep into the medulla. These are called juxtamedullary nephrons. Therefore, Statement (II) is also correct.
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
Answer: Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
In some nephrons, the loop of Henle is very long and runs deep into the medulla. These are called juxtamedullary nephrons. Therefore, Statement (II) is also correct.
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
Answer: Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.