Question

Which is the structural and functional unit of kidney?

Answer 1

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The nephron (from Greek νεφρός –nephros, meaning "kidney") is the microscopic structural and functional unit of the kidney. It is composed of a renal corpuscle and a renal tubule. The renal corpuscle consists of a tuft of capillaries called a glomerulus and an encompassing Bowman's capsule.
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Answer 2

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Excretion is a process by which metabolic waste is eliminated from an organism. Kidney is principal organ of excretion.

◆ Answer -

Nephron is the structural and functional unit of kidney.

◆ Nephron -

• Nephron is the structural & functional unit of kidney.
• Microscopic structure of nephron shows -

1) Glomerulus

2) Proximal convoluted tubule

3) Descending loop of Henle

4) Ascending loop of Henle

5) Distal convoluted tubule

6) Distal convoluted tubule

[Refer to the image for ultrastructure of nephron.]

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