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MDCAT Biology QUESTION #11264
Question 1
The functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtration is the:
  • Nephron✔️
  • Glomerulus
  • Bowman's capsule
  • Collecting duct
Correct Answer Explanation
The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney. Each kidney contains about 1-1.5 million nephrons. A nephron consists of the renal corpuscle (glomerulus + Bowman's capsule) for filtration and the renal tubule for reabsorption and secretion.