Cortical nephrons are different from juxtamedullary nephrons in that
A) they are much less abundant.
B) they produce urine, whereas juxtamedullary nephrons do not.
C) their nephron loop is shorter, with a shorter thin segment.
D) they do not have a proximal convoluted tubule.

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Cortical nephrons have a shorter nephron loop with a shorter thin segment compared to juxtamedullary nephrons which have a long nephron loop with a longer thin segment. The other options are incorrect.

Cortical Nephrons Are Different from Juxtamedullary Nephrons in That