PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This is the smooth dense irregular connective tissue that is continuous with the outer coat of the ureter.
A
renal capsule
B
adipose capsule
C
renal hilus
D
renal cortex
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The renal capsule (deep layer)-a smooth, transparent, fibrous membrane that is continuous with the outer coat of the ureter. It serves as a barrier against trauma and helps to maintain the shape of the kidney. 2. The adipose capsule (intermediate layer)-mass of fatty tissue surrounding the renal capsule.

Detailed explanation-2: -The kidney capsule consists of a layer of stromal cells surrounded by a sheet of connective tissue and is of major importance during kidney development and adult kidney homeostasis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The wall of the ureter consists of three layers. The outer layer, the fibrous coat, is a supporting layer of fibrous connective tissue. The middle layer, the muscular coat, consists of the inner circular and outer longitudinal smooth muscle.

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