GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the triangular zones in the medulla that contain collecting ducts and collect urine from the nephrons and pass it into the calyces?
A
Renal columns
B
Renal pyramids
C
Ureters
D
Pelvises
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -renal pyramid, any of the triangular sections of tissue that constitute the medulla, or inner substance, of the kidney.

Detailed explanation-2: -The center part of the kidney, the medulla (pronounced: meh-DUH-luh), has fan-shaped structures called pyramids. These drain urine into cup-shaped tubes called calyxes (pronounced: KAY-luh-seez).

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