Question

Where do the juxtamedullary nephrons dip?

• A. Medullary pyramids
• B. Calyces
• C. Deep in the medulla
• D. Renal pelvis

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Deep in the medulla

• In some of the nephrons in the kidney, the loop of Henle is very long and runs deep into the medulla.

• These nephrons dipping into the medullary region are known as juxtamedullary nephrons.