The functional unit of the human kidney where filtration occurs is the:
A. Bowman's capsule
B. Renal corpuscle
C. Loop of Henle
D. Distal tubule
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The renal corpuscle consists of the glomerulus (capillary tuft) and Bowman's capsule. This is where ultrafiltration of blood occurs. The filtrate then passes through the proximal tubule, loop of Henle, distal tubule, and collecting duct. The loop of Henle concentrates urine, the tubules reabsorb and secrete. The nephron is the complete functional unit.
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