The basic functional unit of human kidney is

  • [AIPMT 1997]
  • A

    Nephron

  • B

    Pyramid

  • C

    Nephridia

  • D

    Henle's loop

Similar Questions

Choose incorrect sentence.

$(I)$ Malpighian corpuscles, $PCT$ and $DCT$ the nephron are situated in medulla of the kidney

$(II)$ The loop of henle dips into medulla.

$(III)$ In juxta medullary nephrons, the loop of henle is too short and extends very little into the medulla.

$(IV)$ Vasa recta is absent or highly reduced in cortical nephrons.

 How many nephrons are present in each kidney?

Definition / Explanation : 

$(1)$ Calyces

$(2)$ Renal pyramids

It is not in pair.

Columns of Bertini'' in the kidney of mammals are formed as the extension of

  • [AIPMT 1991]