Question

What are cortical nephrons?

Answer 1

Cortical Nephrons

1. The fundamental structural and operational unit of the kidney is the nephron.
2. A renal corpuscle and a renal tubule make up their microscopic structure.
3. Each human kidney contains millions of nephrons.
4. The cortical nephron is a tiny structural and functional component of the kidney that only enters the outer renal medulla by a brief Henle loop.
5. The Malpighian corpuscles of these nephrons are located at the periphery of the renal cortex.
6. All vertebrates have cortical nephrons.