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What is the percentage of cortical nephrons concerning the total nephrons present in the kidneys?(a) 75-80%(b) 50%(c) 15-20%(d) 95%The question was asked in an interview for internship.This question is from Urine Formation topic in portion Excretory Products and Elimination of Biology – Class 11

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The correct choice is (a) 75-80%

To explain: CORTICAL NEPHRONS constitute for about 75-80% of the total nephrons present in the kidneys. These nephrons have reduced Henle’s loop and vasa RECTA. SOMETIMES both of them MAY be absent.



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