The primary functional unit of the kidney is the
1. loop of Henle.
2. Bowman's capsule.
3. nephron.
4. distal tubule.
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Rationale 1: The loop of Henle filters.
Rationale 2: The Bowman's capsule filters the blood.
Rationale 3: The nephron is the functional unit, which receives blood.
Rationale 4: The distal tubule passes filtrate.
Global Rationale: The nephron is the functional unit, which receives blood. The loop of Henle filters. The Bowman's capsule filters the blood. The distal tubule passes filtrate.
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