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Question
Differentiate cortical from medullary nephrons.
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Cortical nephrons | Medullary nephrons |
| 1. | These are found in the cortex. | These are found in the medulla. |
| 2. | These have short Henle’s loop. | These have long Henle’s loop. |
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