Which statement about juxtamedullary nephrons is INCORRECT?
A) Their tubules lie in the renal cortex.
B) They are important in the ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine.
C) Their loops of Henle dip deep into the medulla.
D) Their peritubular capillaries form vasa recta.

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Juxtamedullary nephrons have their loops of Henle dip deep into the medulla, and their peritubular capillaries form vasa recta, but their tubules lie in the renal medulla, not in the renal cortex.

Which Statement About Juxtamedullary Nephrons Is INCORRECT