The functional unit of the human kidney is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The functional unit of the human kidney is the:
A. Alveolus
B. Nephron
C. Neuron
D. Hepatocyte
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The nephron is the microscopic structural and functional unit that filters blood and forms urine. It consists of the renal corpuscle (glomerulus + Bowman's capsule) and tubules. Alveoli are lung units, neurons are nerve cells, hepatocytes are liver cells. Each kidney contains about one million nephrons.

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