Describe the functional unity of kidneys
Describe the functional unity of kidneys?
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The functional (or filtering) unity of kidneys is the nephron. The nephron is made up of afferent arteriole, glomerulus, efferent arteriole, Bowman's capsule, proximal tubule, distal tubule, loop of Henle, and collecting duct. In each and every kidney there are around one million nephrons.
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