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What is the basic functional unit of the kidney?

ureter
hilum
glomerulus
nephron

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the nephron is the basic functional unit of the kidney. it is also the basic structural unit. studying of the kidneys is called nephrology because of the greek term for kidney “nephrós” which also gave the nephron its name.
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nephron

hope it helps...!!!

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