What Is the Functional Unit of the Kidney

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Multiple Choice

What is the functional unit of the kidney?

• A)proximal tubule
• B)collecting ducts
• C)loop of Henle
• D)glomerulus
• E)nephron

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Definitions:

Urethra

the tube that conveys urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

Peristaltic Waves

Sequential muscle contractions that occur in the digestive tract, moving food through the esophagus to the stomach and intestines.

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced mainly by the kidneys that promotes the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow.

Blood PH

Refers to the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of blood, vital for maintaining homeostasis in the human body.