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Of the total nephrons, juxtamedullary nephrons constitute.
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Of the total nephrons, juxtamedullary nephrons constitute.

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Answer: ASolution: Juxtamedullary nephrons form about 15% of total nephrons. Their glomeruli are found in the inner margin of the cortex. They control plasma volume when water suppy is short.
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Of the total nephrons, juxtamedullary nephrons constitute.
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