Question

Number of nephrons in each kidney of man is

• A. 0.7 million
• B. 0.9 million
• C. 1.2 million
• D. 1.6 million

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1.2 million

The human excretory system is composed of one pair of kidneys. The nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidney. The body of the nephron is divided into renal corpuscle (glomerulus and its surrounding Bowman's capsule), PCT, Henle's loop and DCT. Each kidney of man has about 1.2 million nephrons.

So, the correct answer is '1.2 million'.