Question

Of the total nephrons,the juxtamedullary nephrons constitute ........... %.

• A. 15
• B. 45
• C. 65
• D. 85

Answer 1

The correct option is A 15

Nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidney. Juxtamedullary nephrons are found only in birds and mammals. These are juxtamedullary on the basis of their Loop of Henle which is deep in the renal medulla and the renal corpuscle is in the medulla and only around 15-20% of the nephrons are juxtamedullary.