Q.

Choose the correct statement given below regarding juxtamedullary nephron.                   [2024]

1 Juxta medullary nephrons are located in the columns of Bertini.  
2 Renal corpuscle of juxta medullary nephron lies in the outer portion of the renal medulla.  
3 Loop of Henle of juxta medullary nephron runs deep into medulla.  
4 Juxta medullary nephrons outnumber the cortical nephrons.  

Ans.

(3)

In juxtamedullary nephrons, loop of Henle is very long and runs deep into the medulla.