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Which is the structural and functional unit of the kidney?

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a

Alveoli

b

Pili

c

Neuron

d

Nephron

answer is B.

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  • Nephron, the kidney's functional unit, is the part of the organ responsible for producing urine as waste and extra chemicals are eliminated from circulation. 
  • Each human kidney contains roughly 1,000,000 nephrons. 
  • By filtering the blood, reabsorbing the nutrients is required, and excreting the remainder as urine.
  • Nephrons regulate the concentration of water and soluble chemicals like sodium salts in the body.
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