Which is the functional unit of kidney
neuron
nephron
nerves
urethra
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urethra................
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nephron
The renal cortex and renal medulla of each kidney contain over one million microscopic filtering structures called nephrons. Nephrons are the functional units of the kidney—each one is capable of filtering the blood and producing urine.
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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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