MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

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 medulla is the inner region of the parenchyma of the kidney. The medulla consists of multiple pyramidal tissue masses, called the renal pyramids, which are triangle structures that contain a dense network of nephrons.

Detailed explanation-2: -The medulla of the kidney contains most of the nephrons. False; The Cortex of the kidney contains most of the nephrons. The kidneys are protected by the ribs and a heavy cushion of fat. As blood passes through the glomerulus, water, mineral salts, glucose, proteins, and red blood cells are filtered out.

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