Which features are distinctive characteristics of juxtamedullary nephrons? Long loops of…

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Which features are distinctive characteristics of juxtamedullary nephrons?

  1. Long loops of Henle extending deep into the renal medulla
  2. Extensive vasa recta capillary networks
  3. Short loops of Henle (typical of cortical nephrons)
  4. Absence of vasa recta (typical of cortical nephrons)
  5. Peritubular capillaries absent in the cortical region
  1. I and II only
  2. I, II and III only
  3. I, II, IV and V only
  4. III, IV and V only

Answer

(A) I and II only

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