Question

why is nephron known as the functional unit of kidney?

Answer 1

nephron is the major unit for purification of wastes in kidneys

Answer 2

Answer:

Function of kidney is substance urea, other waste salts and excess water from blood.

The process of glomerular filtration is known as ultrafiltration because blood is filtered very finely through all the memberance such that all the component the blood plasma and passed on except protein.