Question

what is functional unit of kidney​

Answer 1

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➣ Together, the renal cortex and renal pyramids constitute the functional portion or of the kidney. Within the parenchyma are about 1 million microscopic structures called , which are the functional units of the kidney. The number of nephrons is constant from birth, and injured or diseased nephrons cannot be replaced.

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Answer 2

Required answer :

Nephron is the functional unit of kidney.

Explanation :

Nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidney. It consists of glomerulus and tubules. Nephron is a microscopic structure.

● Function of nephron :

• The main function of nephron is to regulate the concentration of water and some soluble substances which is needed for the body to perform different functions.

● Nephron : Functional unit of kidney.

Each nephron is made up of the structures called glomerulus and renal tubule. Each kidney contains near about 1.8 million nephrons.