ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10BiologyThe Excretory system1 Mark
MCQ
The basic functional unit of human kidney is:
A
Henle's loop
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Nephron
C
Nephridia
D
Malpighian body
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Answer
Correct option: B.
Nephron
(b) Nephron Explanation: A nephron is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidneys that regulates water and soluble substances in the blood by filtering the blood, reabsorbing what is needed, and excreting the rest as urine. It plays a vital role for homeostasis of blood volume, blood pressure, and plasma osmolarity.
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