VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    Structural unit of human kidney is

    A) nephron

    B) ureter                  

    C) loop of Henle    

    D)        Bowmans capsule

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                                                    Structural and functional unit of kidney of human is nephron or uriniferous tubules ie, each kidney is composed of various nephrons. Nephron = Malpighian body + tubule Malpighian body = Glomerulus + Bowmans capsule Glomerulus is network of arteriole and capillaries. Bowmans capsule is a cup like structure lined by squamous epithelium. Tubule consist of proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle and distal convoluted tubule.


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