Question

Meritnation Experts,we have studied that there are 2 types of nephrons-cortical nephrons and Juxta medullary nephrons.It is given that there is no vasa recta in cortical nephrons.So how does countercurrent mechanism occur there?

Answer 1

In cortical nephrons, loops of Henle are present. Countercurrent mechanism occurs in loop of Henle of cortical nephron.