What are a small percentage of the nephrons in the kidneys that function in the maintenance of the osmotic gradient in the medullary region of the kidney called?
A) convoluted nephrons
B) juxtamedullary nephrons
C) cortical nephrons
D) arcuate nephrons
E) interlobular nephrons

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Juxtamedullary nephrons are responsible for the maintenance of the osmotic gradient in the medullary region of the kidney, which is crucial for the kidney's ability to concentrate urine.

What Are a Small Percentage of the Nephrons in the Kidneys