Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the cortical nephrons?
A) The renal corpuscle of a cortical nephron sits in the outer renal cortex.
B) Cortical nephrons are the most numerous type of nephron in the kidneys.
C) Cortical nephrons are wrapped by the vasa recta.
D) Cortical nephrons have a short nephron loop (loop of Henle).
Answer: C
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