The filtration unit in human kidney is called as a
- ANephron
- BNeutron
- CNeuron
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (a) Nephron
Explanation
The nephron is the structural and functional (filtering) unit of the kidney; each kidney has about a million of them.
In the nephron, blood is filtered, useful substances such as glucose and most of the water are taken back, and wastes leave as urine.