what is the functional unit of kidney?
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hi mate,
Answer ..Nephron.... Filtration Process
=> we know the kidney is one of the organ of the human body and the kidneys perform many crucial functions,
including: maintaining overall fluid balance.
=> regulating and filtering minerals from blood. filtering waste materials from food, medications, and toxic substances.
=> we know that each kidney has a very complex structure and function.
they have two important functions namely: to flush out harmful and toxic waste products and to maintain balance of water, fluids, minerals and chemicals i.e., electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, etc.
=> Regulation of extracellular fluid volume. The kidneys work to ensure an adequate quantity of plasma to keep blood flowing to vital organs.
=>Regulation of osmolarity. ...
=>Regulation of ion concentrations. ...
=>Regulation of pH. ...
=>Excretion of wastes and toxins. ...
=>Production of hormones.
=>A – controlling ACID-base balance.
=>W – controlling WATER balance.
=>E – maintaining ELECTROLYTE balance.
=>T – removing TOXINS and waste
products from the body.
=>B – controlling BLOOD PRESSURE.
=>E – producing the hormone ERYTHROPOIETIN.
=>D – activating vitamin D.
i hope it helps you.