ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The inner region of the kidneys that contains the dense network of nephrons
A
cortex
B
medulla
C
glomerulus
D
Bowman’s capsule
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The mature renal medulla, the inner part of the kidney, consists of the medullary collecting ducts, loops of Henle, vasa recta and the interstitium. The unique spatial arrangement of these components is essential for the regulation of urine concentration and other specialized kidney functions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The kidney is made up of solid tissue called parenchyma which consists of cortex and the medulla. The renal cortex is the outside section of the kidney, while the medulla is the inside section.

Detailed explanation-3: -The part of the nephron that lies in the renal medulla is the loop of Henle.

Detailed explanation-4: -The loop of Henle is the portion of the nephron that is found in both the renal cortex and medulla. The proximal convoluted tubule is found in the cortex only.

Detailed explanation-5: -The renal medulla contains the majority of the length of nephrons, the main functional component of the kidney that filters fluid from blood. The renal pelvis connects the kidney with the circulatory and nervous systems from the rest of the body.

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