NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The majority of glomeruli are located in the
A
renal pelvis
B
renal cortex
C
renal medulla
D
vasa recta
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The renal cortex has a more grainy texture, while the medulla is smoother. Both sections contain tubules (small tubes), but the cortex has the glomeruli (filters) and convoluted (twisted, curvy) tubules and blood vessels which gives it a grainy appearance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: The glomerulus is present in the renal cortex.

Detailed explanation-3: -Where are glomeruli located? Glomeruli are located in the renal cortex.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glomerulus capillaries form a central tuft of looped capillaries located in the center of the renal corpuscle.

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