The functional unit of the kidney that filters blood and forms urine is the ________.
A) glomerulus
B) nephron
C) renal pyramid
D) renal pelvis

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The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney that filters blood, removes waste and excess water, and forms urine. The glomerulus is part of the nephron, specifically the portion where filtration of blood occurs. The renal pyramid is a structure in the kidney that contains many nephrons. The renal pelvis is a part of the kidney that collects urine before it is sent to the bladder.

The Functional Unit of the Kidney That Filters Blood and Forms