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Renal Function Flashcards

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The human kidney contains two types of nephrons: ___ & ___

A

Cortical nephrons (in the cortex of the kidney) & Juxtamedullary nephrons (in the medulla of the kidney)

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Function of cortical nephrons

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Removal of waste products and reabsorption of nutrients

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Function of juxtamedullary nephrons

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For the concentration of urine

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