Which is the working unit of the kidney?
a. Nephron
b. Renal pyramid
c. Ureter
d. Renin
ANS: A
Nephrons, the essential components of renal function, make up the renal pyramid. The renal pyramids form the renal medulla, which make up the renal parenchyma.
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