GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the inner part of the kidney that contains renal pyramids and renal columns?
A
Renal artery
B
Renal vein
C
Renal cortex
D
Renal medulla
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The medulla is divided into 8-18 conical regions, called the renal pyramids; the base of each pyramid starts at the corticomedullary border, and the apex ends in the renal papilla which merges to form the renal pelvis and then on to form the ureter.

Detailed explanation-2: -Renal pyramids are kidney tissues that are shaped like cones. The medulla is the inner layer that contains the pyramids and columns.

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