The Functional and Structural Unit of the Kidneys is the ________

Question

The functional and structural unit of the kidneys is the ________.
A) loop of Henle
B) glomerular capsule
C) nephron
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The nephron is the functional and structural unit of the kidneys. It is responsible for filtering blood, reabsorbing necessary substances, and excreting waste products in the form of urine. The loop of Henle and glomerular capsule are both components of the nephron, but they are not standalone units.