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The basic functional unit of human kidne...

The basic functional unit of human kidney is

A

nephridia

B

Henle's loop

C

nephron

D

pyramid.

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C
A nephron is a unit of structure and function in a kidney. Each kidney contains about a million nephrons. A nephron is a long tubule differentiated into Bowman's capsule PCT, loop of Henle and DCT, each part is having its own particular function.
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Knowledge Check

  • The basic functional unit of kidney is

    A
    Loop of Henele's
    B
    Nephron
    C
    Nephridium
    D
    Pyramid

  • Human kidney has

    A
    Ciliated nephron
    B
    No loop of Henle
    C
    Mesonephric duct
    D
    Glomeruli concentrated in the cortex

  • The smallest functional unit of kidney is—

    A
    Nephron
    B
    Air Sac
    C
    Ovaries
    D
    Neuron

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