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Which of the following statement is not true w.r.t. nephron?

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(a) Cortical nephrons are more common.

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(b) Cortical nephrons lack vasa recta.

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(c) In juxtamedullary nephrons, the blood first passes through vasa recta and then through the capillaries of glomerulus

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(d) The glomeruli of juxtamedullary nephrons are placed close to the inner margin of the cortex.

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To determine which statement is not true with respect to nephron, we will evaluate each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Nephrons**: Nephrons are the functional units of the excretory system responsible for filtering blood and forming urine. They are classified into two main types: cortical nephrons and juxtamedullary nephrons. 2. **Evaluating Option A**: - Statement: "Cortical nephrons are more common." - Analysis: This statement is true. Cortical nephrons make up about 85% of the total nephrons in the kidneys. 3. **Evaluating Option B**: - Statement: "Cortical nephrons lack vasa recta." - Analysis: This statement is also true. Cortical nephrons have peritubular capillaries but do not have vasa recta, which are found in juxtamedullary nephrons. 4. **Evaluating Option C**: - Statement: "In juxtamedullary nephrons, the blood first passes through vasa recta and then through the capillaries of glomerulus." - Analysis: This statement is false. In juxtamedullary nephrons, blood does not pass through vasa recta before the glomerulus. Instead, blood flows directly to the glomerulus first. 5. **Evaluating Option D**: - Statement: "Glomeruli of juxtamedullary nephrons are placed close to the inner margin of cortex." - Analysis: This statement is true. Juxtamedullary nephrons are indeed located near the inner margin of the cortex. 6. **Conclusion**: The only statement that is not true is option C. Therefore, the correct answer is option C. ### Final Answer: The statement that is not true with respect to nephron is option C. ---
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