MCQ
The basic functional unit of human kidney is
  • Nephron
  • B
    Pyramid
  • C
    Nephridia
  • D
    Henle's loop

Answer

Correct option: A.
Nephron
a
(a) Nephron is the structural and functional units of kidney, which extract wastes from the blood. It is also called renal tubules or tubule.

Each nephron is about $6\,cm$ long and is formed of two parts i.e., Bowman's capsule and body of renal tubule.

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