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Functional unit of kidney is______________?

Correct answer: A. Nephron

  • A. Nephron
  • B. Glomerulus
  • C. Collecting ducts
  • D. Loop of Henle

Explanation

A nephron is the kidney’s functional unit because it performs filtration, reabsorption and secretion. The glomerulus is only the filtration component of a nephron.

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