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Of the total nephrons, juxtamedullary ne...

Of the total nephrons, juxtamedullary nephrons constitute.

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0.15

B

0.45

C

0.65

D

0.85

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Juxtamedullary nephrons form about 15% of total nephrons. Their glomeruli are found in the inner margin of the cortex. They control plasma volume when water suppy is short.
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