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What are filtration units of kidneys called?

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Dr. Jason Kline answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Glomeruli: Glomeruli are the filtration part of an entire tubule system called a nephron responsible for creating urine.

Answered 6/22/2014

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