Which of the Following is Not Part of the Mammalian

Question

Which of the following is not part of the mammalian cortical nephron?
A) Bowman's capsule
B) Glomerulus
C) Vasa recta
D) Loop of Henle
E) Distal tubule

Accepted Answer

The vasa recta is associated with the juxtamedullary nephrons, not the cortical nephrons. It is a series of straight capillaries in the medulla that are parallel to the loop of Henle and are primarily involved in the reabsorption of water and solutes. Cortical nephrons, which are located in the cortex of the kidney, typically do not have a vasa recta.