The functional unit of the kidney is known as the
a. Bowman capsule. c. nephron.
b. glomerulus. d. distal tubule.
C
Each kidney is made up of about 1 million nephrons, the functional units of the kidneys. Each nephron is made up of several distinct structures, which are the glomerulus, Bowman capsule, proximal tubule, loop of Henle, distal tubule, and collecting duct.
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