Question

    What is the smallest unit of the kidney

    called?
    A Alveolus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Neuron Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Nephron Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Glomerulus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The nephron is the functional and structural unit of the kidney. Each kidney contains about a million nephrons, which filter blood and form urine. Alveolus is a part of the lungs, Neuron is the unit of the nervous system, Glomerulus is a part of the nephron, involved in blood filtration.

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