Q24 / 157 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Excretory Products and their Elimination

In majority of nephrons, the loop of Henle is

  • A
    Too long and extends deep into the medulla
  • Correct answer
    B
    Too short and extends only very little into the medulla
  • C
    Too long and doesn't extend in the medulla at all
  • D
    Too short and doesn't extend in the medulla at all

Solution

In kidneys, with regard to their location, there are two types of nephrons are present and they are cortical and juxtamedullary nephrons. The cortical nephrons share the maximum percentage of about 80% to 85% of the total nephron. These nephrons are present in the renal cortex with very short loops of Henle that extend only little into the medulla.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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