How many nephrons are in one kidney?
1 Answer
Sep 30, 2016
On an average, a normal human kidney contains about 800,000 to 1.5 million nephrons ( Text book of medical physiology - Guyton and Hall ) .
Explanation:
Several studies have however shown that the number of nephrons varies widely in normal human kidneys.
The functional unit of kidney is the nephron. The kidneys filter blood and in the process remove wastes and excess substances to produce urine.
