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Title: When discussing the functional unit of the kidney, what term should the nurse use?
Post by: Leahc615 on Feb 12, 2018
When discussing the functional unit of the kidney, what term should the nurse use?
 
  a. Calyx
  b. Nephron
  c. Collecting duct
  d. Pyramid


Title: When discussing the functional unit of the kidney, what term should the nurse use?
Post by: The Truth on Feb 12, 2018
ANS: B
The functional unit of the kidney is the nephron. The nephron does not serve the same function as the calyx, the collecting duct, or the pyramid.