Functional unit of kidney is______________?
Correct answer: D. Nephron
- A. Loop of Henle
- B. Glomerulus
- C. Collecting ducts
- D. Nephron
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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