Question

Choose the correct option.

Statement 1: Kidneys comprise of an outer light medulla and an inner dark cortex.

Statement 2: The medulla is composed of conical pyramids and the apex of each pyramid is called papilla.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct
• B. Only statement 2 is correct
• C. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect
• D. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only statement 2 is correct

• The kidneys comprise of an outer, dark cortex and an inner, lighter medulla. So, statement 1 is incorrect.
• The medulla is composed of a finely striped substance arranged in several conical pyramids. The apex of each pyramid is called papilla. So statement 2 is also correct.
• Therefore, option B is the correct answer.