What is the functional unit of the kidney?

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khang

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on: Jul 15, 2019

What is the functional unit of the kidney?
◦ nephron
◦ glomerulus
◦ renal unit
◦ Bowman's capsule

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2019

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