If nephrons are damaged,
A) other nephrons in the kidney can compensate to some degree
B) additional nephrons can be produced to replace those that do not function
C) they can typically be repaired before they fail to function completely
D) distal convoluted tubule can regrow and connect to a different collecting duct

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Nephrons do not regenerate, but the remaining healthy nephrons can compensate for those that are damaged, increasing their workload to maintain kidney function.

If Nephrons Are Damaged