Which of the following statements about nephrons is TRUE?
A. Their large surface area inhibits their function.
B. They are the fundamental functional units of the kidney.
C. Several tiny nephrons have a surface area the size of one large nephron.
D. Nephrons consist of afferent and efferent arterioles.
Answer: B
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