The basic functional unit of the kidney is the

  • A nephron
  • B bowman’s capsule
  • C glomerulus
  • D loop of henle

The correct answer is A. nephron

Option A is correct. This is because, the part that makes kidney perform its osmoregulation function in man is the nephron i.e. the production or formation of urine is done through nephron in the kidney.

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