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Cortical nephrons have a shorter loop of Henle primarily because they are located in the outer region of the kidney cortex, where the medullary concentration gradient is less pronounced. Their shorter loops allow for efficient filtration and reabsorption of water and solutes in the renal cortex, where most of the nephron's functions occur. This design is suited for the regulation of blood composition rather than for producing highly concentrated urine, which is more characteristic of juxtamedullary nephrons with longer loops.
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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)
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)
What mammal has the most long-looped nephrons?
All desert living mammals have long loop of Henle.
Is the juxtamedullary nephron located closer to the renal medulla?
Yes, the juxtamedullary nephron is located closer to the renal medulla compared to the cortical nephron. It has a longer loop of Henle that extends deep into the medulla, allowing for concentration of urine and regulation of water balance.
What is the purpose of the juxtamedullary nephrons?
Juxtamedullary nephrons are positioned close to the medulla of the kidney and play a crucial role in concentrating urine. They have long loop of Henle which allows for the reabsorption of water and solutes, helping the body to maintain water balance and excrete waste efficiently.
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)
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)
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.
Loop of blank at the bottom of nephrons?
Henle
What is the capillary loop that extend from the efferent arteriole and run along loop of henle of juxtamedullary nephrons?
Vasa Recta
Which Nephrons have a long loop of Henle?
Juxtamedullary nephrons have a long loop of Henle, which extends deep into the medulla of the kidney. These nephrons play a crucial role in concentrating urine by creating a hypertonic medullary interstitium through the countercurrent multiplier mechanism.
Difference between long and short loop of henle?
The long loop of henle is for animals in places short of a water supply, like camels, this is because the longer the loop of henle the further down in descends into the medullary tissues, so more ions like sodium and calcium pass out, lowering the water potential in these tissues, the fluid moves on into DCT, (distal convoluted tubule) and then into the collecting duct, because the loop of henle was so long the collecting duct travels down further and therefore releases more back into the blood, because the surrounding tissues have a low water potential, so animals like camels save alot more water, whereas beavers do not need to retain as much water so have a small loop of henle as they are surrounded by water.
The capillary bed that surrounds the descending and ascending loop of Henle of juxtamedullary nephrons is called the?
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Where is the loop of the Henle?
The Loop of Henle is situated in the Kidney. It is a part of the nephron.
What mammal has the most long-looped nephrons?
All desert living mammals have long loop of Henle.
Where is the Loop of Henle located?
The Loop of Henle is situated in the Kidney. It is a part of the nephron.
What is the primary function of the ascending loop of henle?
the primary function of the ascending loop of henle in the kidney
