THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is the Glomerulus located in a kidney?
A
Cortex
B
Medula
C
Renal Pelvis
D
Ureter
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The glomerulus is a tuft of capillaries located within Bowman’s capsule within the kidney.

Detailed explanation-2: -The glomerulus and convoluted tubules of the nephron are located in the cortex of the kidney, while the collecting ducts are located in the pyramids of the kidney’s medulla.

Detailed explanation-3: -The renal cortex is the outer part of the kidney. It contains the glomerulus and convoluted tubules. The renal cortex is surrounded on its outer edges by the renal capsule, a layer of fatty tissue. Together, the renal cortex and capsule house and protect the inner structures of the kidney.

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