What are a small percentage of the nephrons in the kidneys that function in the maintenance of the osmotic gradient in the medullary region of the kidney called?
A)interlobular nephrons
B)cortical nephrons
C)convoluted nephrons
D)arcuate nephrons
E)juxtamedullary nephrons

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Juxtamedullary nephrons are responsible for maintaining the osmotic gradient in the medullary region of the kidney, which is crucial for the concentration of urine. They have long loops of Henle that extend deep into the medulla.

What Are a Small Percentage of the Nephrons in the Kidneys