The functional and structural unit of the kidneys is the:. a. loop of Henle
b. glomerular capsule
c. nephron
d. none of the above

c. nephron

Explanation: The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, which actively filters blood and generates urine. The nephron is made of the renal corpuscle and renal tubule. Cortical nephrons are located within the renal cortex, whilst juxtamedullary nephrons are observed inside the renal cortex near the renal medulla.

you didn't give any options but heres what i can tell you: an inference is likely to change based on additional observations. the latter is something that you have seen or sensed using your sensory organs while the former is like a conclusion out from what you have observed.

when you breathe in, or inhale, your diaphragm contracts (tightens) and moves downward. this increases the space in your chest cavity, into which your lungs expand. the intercostal muscles between your ribs also enlarge the chest cavity. they contract to pull your rib cage both upward and outward when you inhale.