What is the functional unit of the kidney called?
A)Glomerulus
B)Nephron
C)Collecting duct
D)Pyramid

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The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney. The glomerulus is a tuft of capillaries that loop into the circular Bowman glomerular capsule (Bowman space), like fingers pushed into bread dough and is the site of filtration. Final adjustments in urine composition are made by the distal tubule and collecting duct according to body needs. The apices of the pyramids project into minor calyces (cup-shaped cavities) that unite to form major calyces.

What Is the Functional Unit of the Kidney Called