GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do the nephrons do in the kidneys?
A
cells that pump blood to the body
B
they are not in the kidneys
C
they make water in the kidneys
D
functional unit of the kidney that makes urine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Each of your kidneys is made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The nephrons work through a two-step process: the glomerulus filters your blood, and the tubule returns needed substances to your blood and removes wastes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nephron is the structural and functional unit of Kidney. Its main function is to convert blood into urine by filtration, reabsorption, secretion and excretion of useful and harmful substances present in the blood.

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