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Which of These Answers Is NOT True When Comparing a Juxtamedullary

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Which of these answers is NOT true when comparing a juxtamedullary nephron to a cortical nephron?


A) The nephron loop has a thin descending limb followed by a thick ascending limb.
B) The nephron loop of juxtamedullary nephrons extends deep into the medulla.
C) The nephron loop of juxtamedullary nephrons is longer than that of the cortical nephron.
D) The nephron loop of juxtamedullary nephron receives blood supply from both peritubular capillaries and the vasa recta.
E) Juxtamedullary nephrons are more common than cortical nephrons.

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