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The structural and functional unit of kidney? |
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Answer» Explanation: Together, the renal cortex and renal pyramids CONSTITUTE the functional PORTION or of the kidney. Within the parenchyma are about 1 million microscopic STRUCTURES called , which are the functional units of the kidney. The number of nephrons is CONSTANT from BIRTH, and injured or diseased nephrons cannot be replaced. |
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