Each kidney contains about ______ nephrons ?
Correct answer: B. One million
- A. Two million
- B. One million
- C. Four million
- D. ½ million
Explanation
A normal adult kidney contains approximately one million nephrons, although the number varies between individuals. The paired kidneys therefore contain roughly two million nephrons together.
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