The Microscopic Units in the Kidney That Perform Urinary Filtration

question 176

Multiple Choice

The microscopic units in the kidney that perform urinary filtration, reabsorption, and secretion are called

• A) nephrons.
• B) Bowman's capsules.
• C) glomeruli.
• D) renal tubules.

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