MEDICAL
GALLBLADDER AND EXCRETORY SYSTEM OF THE LIVER
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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T/F:The nephron is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The kidneys’ functional units, where blood filtration actually takes place, are called nephrons. Therefore, the answer is true.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -A nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidney. It regulates the concentration of water and minerals such as sodium by filtering the blood and reabsorbing the important nutrients.
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