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In majority of nephrons , the loop of He...

In majority of nephrons , the loop of Henle is

A

too short and extends only very little into the cortex.

B

too long and extends very deeo of into the cortex.

C

too short and extends very little into the medulla.

D

too long and extends very deep into medulla.

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C
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