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MODEL PAPER 10 — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYMODEL PAPER 101 Mark
MCQ
Which is the functional unit of kidneys?
  • A
    Nephron
  • B
    Glomerulus
  • C
    Loop of Henle
  • D
    Bowman's capsule
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Answer

(a) Nephron
Explanation: The nephronil is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney. Its chief function is to regulate the concentration of water and soluble substances like sodium salts by filtering the blood, reabsorbing what is needed and excreting the rest as urine.

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