Question

Refer the following diagram and identify the parts of kidney

• A. A = Cortex, B = Nephron, C = Pelvis,D = Medulla, E = Ureter
• B. A = Cortex, B = Medulla, C = Nephron, D = Pelvis, E = Ureter
• C. A = Nephron, B = Cortex, C = Medulla, D = Ureter, E = Pelvis
• D. A = Nephron, B = Cortex, C = Medulla, D = Pelvis, E = Ureter

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The outer portion of the kidney in human is called the renal cortex, which sits directly beneath the kidney's loose connective tissue/fibrous capsule. Deep to the cortex lies the renal medulla, which is divided into $10-20$ renal pyramids in humans. Each pyramid together with the associated overlying cortex forms a renal lobe. The tip of each pyramid (called a papilla) empties into a calyx, and the calices empty into the renal pelvis. The pelvis transmits urine to the urinary bladder via the ureter.