NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following regions is NOT found in the renal tubule?
A
Glomerulus
B
Bowman’s capsule
C
Loop of Henle
D
Collecting Duct
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The glomerulus is a network of capillaries known as a tuft located at the beginning of nephrons in the kidney.

Detailed explanation-2: -Its main function is to supply blood to the renal pyramids in the renal medulla. It consists of blood vessels directly connected to nephrons. Also, it contains a major part of glomeruli. Hence, the right option is option B that states that Henle’s loop and Vasa recta are not parts of the renal cortex.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glomerulus is not a part of Renal tubule.

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