Why cortical nephron has no vasa recta

1.	Why cortical nephron has no vasa recta
Answer» Cortical nephrons (the majority of nephrons) start high in the cortex and have a short loop of Henle which does not penetrate deeply into the medulla. ... These long loops of Henle and their associated vasa recta create a hyperosmolar gradient that allows for the generation of a concentrated urine.

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