In humans majority of nephrons have their the loop of Henle in the

  • A

    Cortical region of the kidney

  • B

    Medullary region of the kidney

  • C

    Both $(a)$ and $(b)$

  • D

    Pelvis region of the kidney

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The basic functional unit of human kidney is

  • [AIPMT 1997]

Definition / Explanation : 

$(1)$ Column of Bertini 

$(2)$ Excretory unit (nephron)

Describe internal structure of nephron.

Which of the following is correct?

Identify the wrong statements about human excretory system and choose the option accordingly

$I.$ Kidneys are reddish brown and bean-shaped structure

$II.$ Kidneys are situated between the last thoracic and third lumber vertebra

$III.$ Each kidney of an adult human measures $10-12\, cm$ in length, $5-7\, cm$ in width, $2-3 \,cm$ thickness, and average weight $120-170$ $gram$