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The smallest unit of a kidney which is responsible for the removal of nitrogenous wastes from the blood is:


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Neuron

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Alveoli

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Nephron

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Urethra

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Solution

The correct option is C

Nephron


Nephron is the smallest unit of the excretory system that helps in the removal of nitrogenous waste from the blood. Each kidney contains more than a million tiny filtering nephrons that help in cleaning the blood.


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