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Chapter 48, Problem 5TYK
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Nephrons are the functional and structural units of the kidney. They are made up of renal corpuscles and tubules. Each kidney in humans contains more than 1 million nephrons, which are differentiated into various regions and carry out consecutive steps in the process of excretion.
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Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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