Question

Juxta-medullary nephrons constitute what percentage of the total nephrons?

• A. 80%
• B. 50%
• C. 15-20%
• D. 75-95%

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 15-20%

• Juxta-medullary nephrons constitute about 15-20% of the total nephrons.

• These nephrons have long Henle’s loop.

• Vasa recta are present. These nephrons work in stressful conditions.