THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

KIDNEY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What is the functioning unit of the kidneys?

A	Bowman’s capsule
B	glomerulus
C	nephrons
D	renal tubules

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: -Nephron is the functional unit of the kidney.

Detailed explanation-3: -2) Nephron’s chief function is to regulate the concentration of water and soluble substances, reabsorbing what is needed and excreting the rest as urine. Hence it is known as functional unit of kidney.

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