Differences cortical vs juxtamedullary nephron

1. DIFFERENCES
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Difference Between
Cortical Nephron & Juxtamedullary Nephron.
CORTICAL NEPHRON JUXTAMEDULLARY
NEPHRON.
1
Glomerulus is in
upper region of
cortex.
Glomerulus is near
junction of cortex &
medulla.
2 85 % 15 %
3
Glomeruli size is
small
Glomeruli size is Large
4
Loop of Henle small
up to outer layer of
medulla.
1)Loop of Henle large deep
into medulla.
5
Ascending limb –
thick segment
Ascending limb – Thin
segment
6
Efferent arteriole –
large diameter &
forms peritubular
capillaries.
Efferent arteriole –
Small diameter & forms
Vasa Recta.
7
Rate of filtration slow Rate of filtration High.
8
Major function –
excretion of waste
products in urine.
Major function –
concentration of Urine
by Counter-current
mechanism