Anatomy of Kidney o Juxtamedullary nephron glomeruli in inner part of cortex long loops of Henle extend deeply into medulla blood flow through vasa recta in medulla is SlOW medullary interstitial fluid is hyperosmotic maintains osmolality, filtering blood and maintaining acid-base balanceAnatomy of Kidney ⚫ Juxtamedullary nephron – glomeruli in inner part of cortex – long loops of Henle ⚫ extend deeply into medulla. – blood flow through vasa recta in medulla is slow – medullary interstitial fluid is hyperosmotic – maintains osmolality, filtering blood and maintaining acid-base balance