Asked by Kayla Matusz on Jun 02, 2024
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The microscopic anatomical unit of excretion found in the kidney is the
A) nephron.
B) glomerular (Bowman's) capsule.
C) glomerulus.
D) alveoli.
E) microvilli.
Glomerular (Bowman's) Capsule
A cup-like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the kidney that performs the first step in the filtration of blood.
Nephron
Microscopic kidney unit that regulates blood composition by glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion.
Glomerulus
A network of capillaries located within the kidney that filters blood, initiating the process of urine formation.
- Understand the structural and functional units of the kidney, specifically the nephron.
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Zybrea KnightJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The nephron is the microscopic anatomical unit of excretion found in the kidney, which filters waste products from the blood and forms urine. The glomerular (Bowman's) capsule and glomerulus are components of the nephron. Alveoli and microvilli are not part of the kidney's excretory system.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the structural and functional units of the kidney, specifically the nephron.