The Subunit of a Kidney That Purifies Blood and Restores

Question

The subunit of a kidney that purifies blood and restores solute and water balance is called a
A) glomerulus.
B) loop of Henle.
C) nephron.
D) ureter.
E) urethra.

Accepted Answer

The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood, reabsorbing necessary substances, and excreting waste, thus maintaining solute and water balance.