Question

Name the filtering unit of kidney and why is it called so?
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Answer 1

Nephron is the filtering unit of kidney. It is so called because it filters the blood and removes nitrogenous wastes from it. The harmful products get filtered and useful products are reabsorbed by the tubular part of nephron.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

The basic functional and filtration unit of a kidney is called a nephron. It is composed of renal corpuscle (Bowman’s capsule + glomerulus) and renal tubules. It is called so because it is actively involved in filtration of blood to produce urine. It removes waste products and excess substances from blood and forms urine.

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