The basic filtration unit of kidney consists of  Only one correct answerA.Glomerulus and urethra B.Bowman’s capsule and alveolusC.Glomerulus and Bowman’s capsuleD.Nephron and collecting duc

The functional unit of the kidney that filters blood and forms urine is the ________. glomerulus renal pyramid renal pelvis nephron

19. The functional unit of the kidney is thea. Bowman’s capsule.b. capillary.c. glomerulus.d. nephron.e. renal tubule

Filtrate formed during glomerular filtration is captured by the ________. renal hilum renal pyramid renal column glomerular (Bowman's) capsule

The functional unit of the kidney is calledA) Bowman's capsule.B) a collecting duct.C) a nephron.D) a loop of Henle

The functional unit of the kidney is the nephron. Each kidney consists of millions of nephron which plays a significant role in the filtration and purification of blood. The nephron is divided into two portions, namely, the glomerulus and the renal tubule and helps in the removal of excess waste from the body.