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They are the nephrons that really fine tune the level of concentration of the urine.

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Q: What is the purpose of the juxtamedullary nephrons?
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How do cortical nephrons and juxtamedullary nephrons differ structurally?

The cortical nephrons,from their name are almost entirely embedded within the cortex of the kidney.They have shortish loops of Henle that do not really extend far into the medulla. By contrast, the juxtamedullary nephrons have longs loops of Henle that do extend far into the medulla.The glomeruli of the juxtamedullary nephrons are typically close to the medulla (which is how these got their name)


What is extremely important for water conservation in mammals?

juxtamedullary nephrons


3 How do cortical nephrons and juxtamedullary nephrons differ structurally?

The cortical nephrons,from their name are almost entirely embedded within the cortex of the kidney.They have shortish loops of Henle that do not really extend far into the medulla. By contrast, the juxtamedullary nephrons have longs loops of Henle that do extend far into the medulla.The glomeruli of the juxtamedullary nephrons are typically close to the medulla (which is how these got their name)


The countercurrent mechanism functions in the?

In the nephron loops, particularly in the juxtamedullary nephrons.


Is the juxtamedullary nephron located closer to the renal medulla?

Yes, juxta means beside or next to and so the juxtamedullary nephrons are those located at the corticomedullary border.


What structure descends deep onto the renal medulla only in juxtamedullary nephrons?

Loop of Hinle


What are the different types of nephrons?

Juxtamedullary Nephron: renal corpuscles close to the base of renal medulla (long loop of Henle and long thin segments that extends in the inner region of renal pyramid) Coritcal Nephron: renal corpuscles in the outer part of the renal cortex (short loop of Henle and hairpin turn in the thick segment) Intermediate Nephron: renal corpuscles in the mid-region of renal cortex (intermediate lenght loop of Henle)


What is the capillary loop that extend from the efferent arteriole and run along loop of henle of juxtamedullary nephrons?

Vasa Recta


The capillary bed that surrounds the descending and ascending loop of Henle of juxtamedullary nephrons is called the?

my gooch has herpes, and I am tired of these Myaandp questions.


The purpose of nephrons is to?

make pee


What is cortical nephrons?

the cortical nephron is another type of nephron which has shorter loop of henle extended in medulla region. it has no proper function but it works like as ultra filtration etc as juxta medullary nephron perform but juxta medullary has proper function.


What is the function of the juxtamedullary complex?

The juxtamedullary complex is also called the juxtaglomerular capsule, and it functions in the kidneys to do filtration. Another name for it is the Bowman's capsule.