Question

What is the percentage of cortical nephrons concerning the total nephrons present in the kidneys?

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

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 75-80%

• Cortical nephrons constitute for about 75-80% of the total nephrons present in the kidneys.

• These nephrons have reduced Henle’s loop and vasa recta.

• Sometimes both of them may be absent.