What is NOT a true statement about the cortical nephrons?
A) Cortical nephrons are the most numerous type of nephron in the kidneys.
B) Cortical nephrons have a short nephron loop (loop of Henle).
C) Cortical nephrons are wrapped by the vasa recta.
D) The renal corpuscle of a cortical nephron sits in the renal cortex.

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Cortical nephrons are not wrapped by the vasa recta; instead, they are surrounded by peritubular capillaries. The vasa recta is associated with juxtamedullary nephrons.

What Is NOT a True Statement About the Cortical Nephrons