Eighty percent of nephrons in the human kidney are located in the ________ and have short nephron loops.

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The majority of nephrons in the human kidney are located in the cortex and have short nephron loops. The medulla contains the remaining 20% of nephrons and has longer nephron loops. The pyramids are located in the medulla and contain collecting ducts. The capsule and pelvis are external structures that do not contain nephrons.

Eighty Percent of Nephrons in the Human Kidney Are Located