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Classification of Nephrons

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Extensions of cortex in between renal medullary pyramids are known as:

A

Columns of Bertini

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Ducts of Bellini

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C

Collecting ducts

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D

Juxta glomerular apparatus

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The correct option is A Columns of Bertini
The correct answer is A (columns of Bertini)
The cortex extends in between the medullary pyramids as renal columns called Columns of Bertini.

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