Question

Name the basic functional unit of human kidney.

Answer 1

Functional unit of the kidney:

1. The kidney is a reddish-brown bean-shaped organ situated on the posterior abdominal wall.
2. The kidney helps in toxin removal, electrolyte balance, etc.
3. The basic functional unit of the human kidney is the nephron.
4. The nephron is the component that produces urine during the removal of waste and excess substances from the blood.