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Nephrons are the excretory units of the kidney.


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The correct option is A True
  1. The inner part of the kidney is called medulla.
  2. This medulla region contains cone shaped structures called renal pyramids.
  3. These renal pyramids are made up of millions of microscopic filtering units called nephrons or renal tubules.
  4. These nephrons are the excretory units of the kidney.

Final answer: The given statement is true.


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