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The basic functional unit of human kidney is

(a) nephron

(b) pyramid

(c) nephridia

(d) Henle'* loop

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Correct Option (a) nephron

Explanation:

Each human kidney consists of about one million structural and functional units called nephrons. Each nephron is mainly made up of two parts :

(i) Malpighian body

(ii) Renal tubule

Nephridia are excretory tubules found in the Platyhelminthes (flatworms) and annelids (earthworms).

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