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प्रश्न
The excretory unit in the human excretory system is called:
पर्याय
nephron
neuron
nephridia
kidney
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उत्तर
nephron
Explanation:
The main excretory unit in the human excretory system is called nephron. It produces urine and maintains the homeostasis of the body.
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