HISTOLOGY
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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The functional unit of the kidney is the ____
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Vasa recta
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Nephron
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Glomerulus
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Renal Corpuscle
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The functional unit of the kidney is called the nephron. It comprises of a coiled renal tubule and a vascular network of peritubular capillaries. The tubule consists of different regions, each with their own important function.
Detailed explanation-2: -1) Kidney is made up of number of microscopic tubular structures hence nephron is a structural unit of kidney. 2) Filtration of blood takes place in the nephrons hence it is considered as the tunetional unit of kidney.
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