Biology - Excretory Products and their Elimination Question with Solution | TestHub
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Cortical nephrons have shorter loop of Henle which extend very little in medulla.
Statement (II): Juxtamedullary nephrons have longer loop of Henle that runs deep into medulla.
In light of the above statements, choose themost appropriateanswer from the options given below.
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Answer:
Solution:
In the majority of nephrons, the loop of Henle is short and extends only very little into the medulla. These are called cortical nephrons. Therefore, Statement (I) is correct.
In some nephrons, the loop of Henle is very long and runs deep into the medulla. These are called juxtamedullary nephrons. Therefore, Statement (II) is also correct.
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
Answer: Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
