Question

The diagram given below represents a nephron and its blood supply. Study the diagram and answer the following questions

(iv) Name the part of the nephron, which lies in the renal medulla.

Answer 1

Loop of Henle and collecting duct

• The nephrons are located in the cortex and medulla of the kidney.
• Cortex contains renal corpuscles and convoluted tubules of the nephron while medulla contains the loops of Henle and the collecting ducts.