THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the outermost layer of the kidneys?
A
glomerulus
B
medulla
C
pelvis
D
cortex
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The outermost layer is called the renal fascia. These are the external coverings of the kidney. The capsule is composed of tough fibers, mainly collagen and elastin, that help to support the kidney mass and protect the vital tissue from any injury.

Detailed explanation-2: -The kidneys are made up by three external layers, which include the renal fascia (the outermost layer), the perirenal fat capsule, and lastly, the innermost layer, the renal capsule, which then surround the space of the renal cortex.

Detailed explanation-3: -Internally, the kidney has three regions-an outer cortex, a medulla in the middle, and the renal pelvis in the region called the hilum of the kidney.

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