Asked by Kaylee Bernal on May 24, 2024
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Each kidney has about 1,000 structural units called nephrons.
Nephrons
The basic structural and functional units of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and creating urine.
Kidney
An organ in vertebrates responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and excreting them in urine, as well as maintaining electrolyte balance.
- Familiarize oneself with the basic construction and duties of the human urinary system.
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SALLEY SAMEDYMay 27, 2024
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Explanation :
Each kidney has about 1 million nephrons, which are the functional units responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the basic construction and duties of the human urinary system.