How are cortical nephrons different from juxtamedullary nephrons? A. cortical nephrons lie almost entirely outside the renal medulla. B. cortical nephrons have an associated vasa recta. C. cortical nephrons have a longer tubule. D. there are fewer cortical nephrons.
Option A. Cortical nephrons are located completely in the cortex, while the far less numerous juxtamedullary nephrons have their glomeruli adjoining to the medulla and amplify their loop of Henle into the medulla.
