In humans, .......... % of the nephrons are cortical.

10%

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30-50%

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70-80%

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Solution

The correct option is D 70-80%
Nephrons that make up the kidney are responsible for the elimination of wastes from the body and help to regulate the volume and pressure of blood, and also regulates the blood pH. These functions which are vital are regulated by the endocrine system. In the case of humans, there are 800,000 to 1.5 million nephrons in the kidney out of which 70-80% are cortical nephrons and rest are juxtamedullary. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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