________ nephrons are essential to water conservation and the production of concentrated urine

A) Cortical
B) Juxtamedullary
C) Both Cortical and Juxtamedullary nephrons
D) Neither Cortical nor Juxtamedullary nephrons, as only collecting tubules conserve water.


Answer: B

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