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

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Cortical nephrons have a shorter nephron loop compared to juxtamedullary nephrons, which have longer loops that extend deep into the medulla. This difference is crucial for the concentration of urine.

Cortical Nephrons Are Different from Juxtamedullary Nephrons in That