THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

URETERS

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: -renal capsule, thin membranous sheath that covers the outer surface of each kidney. The capsule is composed of tough fibres, chiefly collagen and elastin (fibrous proteins), that help to support the kidney mass and protect the vital tissue from injury.

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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