Juxta Medullary Nephron

Cortical Nephrons.

Their glomeruli are present close to the inner margin of the cortex.

Their glomeruli are located in the outer cortex.

They have long loops of Henle.

Their loops of Henle are relatively short.

They are present deep in the medulla.

They extend to a short distance into the medulla.

They are associated with vasa rectae.

Vasa rectae are absent.

The juxta glomerular cells secrete renin.

Cortical glomerular cells do not secrete renin.