Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 26 - The Urinary System - Figure 26.5 - Page 988: 1

Answer

Both cortical an juxtamedullary nephrons have the following structural features in common: glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule (DCT), and collecting duct.

Work Step by Step

The difference between these two types of nephrons is that cortical nephrons have short loops located primarily in the renal cortex and reach only the outer regions of the cortex; in contrast, the medullary nephrons have long loops that extend deeper into the renal medulla.
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