PATHOLOGY MCQ
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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What structure projects into the minor calyx?
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Papillae
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Pyramid
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Medulla
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Cortex
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -* The papilla of a renal pyramid projects into a small depression in the renal sinus called the minor calyx.
Detailed explanation-2: -The medulla is subdivided into renal pyramids, each along with overlying cortex the basic unit of a renal lobe. Again, only one lobe and one pyramid is seen in this particular section. The base of the pyramid is contiguous with the cortex, the apex is oriented toward the pelvis and projects into a minor calyx.
Detailed explanation-3: -part of renal pyramid …of each pyramid, called the papilla, projects into a calyx.
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