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How would the absence of juxtamedullary nephrons affect the volume of urine and its osmotic concentration?

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Increase volume; decrease osmotic concentration

Step-by-step explanation:

Nephron is the functional unit of a kidney.

The juxtamedullary nephrons is responsible for the development of the osmotic gradients. The osmotic gradient helps in ensuring the urine is well concentrated and helps in adequate water reabsorption.

The absence of juxtamedullary nephrons affect the volume of urine and its osmotic concentration by Increasing the volume and decreasing the osmotic concentration.

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