Where does the concentration and dilution of urine occur?

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The juxtamedullary nephrons have long loops of Henle that have an important role in the concentration and dilution of urine.The peritubular capillaries,known as the vasa recta,surround the juxtamedullary nephrons,maintaining a concentration gradient to concentrate the urine.Most nephrons are cortical nephrons.Both types of cortical nephrons perform excretory and regulatory functions.

Where Does the Concentration and Dilution of Urine Occur