THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

URETERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Internally, the kidney is divided into 2 sections. The outer layer, ____, and the inner layer, ____
A
Sheath, Pulp
B
Wall, Cushion
C
Sclera, Dermal
D
Cortex, Medulla
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -renal medulla: The inner-most region of the kidney, arranged into pyramid-like structures, that consists of the bulk of nephron structure. renal cortex : The outer region of the kidney, between the renal capsule and the renal medulla, that consists of a space that contains blood vessels that connect to the nephrons.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. The hilum is the concave part of the bean-shape where blood vessels and nerves enter and exit the kidney; it is also the point of exit for the ureters.

Detailed explanation-3: -The kidney is made up of three different regions internally: the outer cortex, the middle medulla (with the renal pyramids) and the inner-most renal pelvis.

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