Question

Fill in the blank:
The functional and structural units of kidney are termed as _____________.

Answer 1

Kidney:

1. Kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs located on either side of the mid-dorsal line.
2. Each kidney contains numerous convoluted, microscopic tubules called nephrons or kidney tubules.
3. Nephrons are referred to as functional units of kidney.
4. They play an important role in blood filtration, reabsorption of useful substances from the filtrate, and the formation of urine.

Final answer:
The functional and structural units of the kidney are termed nephrons.