Question

Long ducts of collecting tubules extend from

• A. Cortex to inner part of medulla
• B. Medulla to outer cortex
• C. Medulla to inner cortex
• D. Cortex to outer part of medulla

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Cortex to inner part of medulla

The kidney is divided into two parts - Cortex and medulla.

• The bowman's capsule, and the convoluted tubules are present in the cortical region (cortex).
• The loop of henle and the collecting duct are present in the medullary region of the kidney (medulla).
• So, the correct answer is (A).