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In majority of nephrons, the loop of Henley’s is found in the

a)

Cortical region of the kidney

b)

Medullary region of the kidney

c)

Both (a) and (b)

d)

Pelvis region of the kidney



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In majority of nephrons, the loop of Henley’s is found in the

a)

Cortical region of the kidney

b)

Medullary region of the kidney

c)

Both (a) and (b)

d)

Pelvis region of the kidney

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

(a)

About 80% of the nephrons have, loop of Henle, which is too short, therefore it is present in the cortical region of the kidney, 20% nephron have long loop of Henle, which dips into the medulla of the kidney

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