Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe juxtamedullary nephrons?
A)Their tubules lie in the renal cortex.
B)They are important in the ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine.
C) Their loops of Henle dip deep into the medulla.
D) Their peritubular capillaries form vasa recta.

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Juxtamedullary nephrons have their loops of Henle dipping deep into the medulla and their peritubular capillaries forming vasa recta, but their tubules do not lie in the renal cortex. Instead, they have a long thin segment of tubule called the thin descending limb that extends down into the medulla.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe Juxtamedullary Nephrons