There are ten times more juxtamedullary than cortical nephrons. The glomerulus of juxtamedullary nephrons is in the medulla.
Cortical nephrons have no collecting ducts.
Juxtamedullary nephrons maintain the medullary osmotic gradient. Only juxtamedullary nephrons have a juxtaglomerular apparatus. It was last modified on Wednesday, February 9, 2000. For comments contact the WebMaster.