GENERAL ANATOMY
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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The structural and functional units of the kidney are called ____
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nephrons
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pyramids
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renal papillae
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renal columns
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The nephron is the microscopic basic, structural and functional unit of the kidney. It is composed of a renal corpuscle and a renal tubule. The renal corpuscle consists of a tuft of capillaries called a glomerulus and an encompassing Bowman’s capsule.
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