Juxta-medullary nephrons are present only in:
Correct answer: C. Birds and mammals
- A. Fishes and amphibians
- B. Amphibians and birds
- C. Birds and mammals
- D. Mammals and fishes
Explanation
Juxtamedullary nephrons are found only in birds and mammals, and have a specific location: medullary refers to the renal medulla, while juxta (Latin: near) refers to the relative position of the renal corpuscle of this nephron - near the medulla, but still in the cortex.
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