Question

what is the functional unit of kidney.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

$\bold{Kidney-}$

Explanation:

➡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.