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The morphological and physiological unit of verterbrate kidney is

A

Ureter

B

Nephron

C

Seminiferous tubules

D

Uriniferous tubles

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks for the morphological and physiological unit of the vertebrate kidney. 2. **Understand the Options**: The options provided are: - Option 1: Ureter - Option 2: Nephron - Option 3: Seminiferous tubules - Option 4: Uriniferous tubules 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Ureter**: This is a tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder, but it is not a functional unit of the kidney itself. - **Nephron**: This is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney responsible for urine formation and waste removal. - **Seminiferous tubules**: These are found in the testes and are involved in sperm production, not related to the kidney. - **Uriniferous tubules**: This term can sometimes refer to the nephron but is not as commonly used as nephron itself. 4. **Select the Correct Answer**: Based on the analysis, the nephron is the correct answer as it is the morphological and physiological unit of the vertebrate kidney. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the answer to the question is **Option 2: Nephron**. ---
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