A juxtamedullary nephron is a type of nephron in mammals and birds that has a loop of Henle extending deep into the renal medulla.
Néfrono justamedular é em mamíferos e aves, um néfrono com uma alça de Henle que se estende profundamente na medula renal.
| Front | juxtamedullary nephron |
|---|---|
| Back | In mammals and birds, a nephron with a loop of Henle that extends far into the renal medulla. |
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