The functional and structural unit of the kidneys is the .
A)glomerular capsule
B)loop of Henle
C)basement membrane of the capillaries
D)nephron

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The nephron is the functional and structural unit of the kidney, consisting of a renal corpuscle (which includes the glomerular capsule and glomerulus) and a tubule system (which includes the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, and distal convoluted tubule). The nephron is responsible for filtering blood, reabsorbing necessary substances, and excreting waste products as urine.

The Functional and Structural Unit of the Kidneys Is the