Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root glomerul/o?

A. It refers to the cluster of small blood vessels inside the kidney.
B. It comes from the Latin word meaning little ball.
C. It is the basic working unit of the kidney.
D. It is part of the urinary system.
E. The glomerulus serves as the primary place for filtering the blood to form urine.


Answer: C

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