What are the structural and functional filtering units found inside the kidneys that clean the blood and form urine

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A Neurons
B Nephrons
C Platelets
D Alveoli

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Answer: B. Nephrons

Nephrons are the microscopic structures inside the kidneys that filter the toxins, unwanted substances from the blood and form urine. They also absorb nutrients from the blood.

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