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Medulla of the kidney is composed of.

A

Les than

8

pyramids

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Only one pyramid

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8

to

18

pyramids

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More than

20

pyramids

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The correct option is C $8$ to $18$ pyramids
The correct option is C
The renal medulla forms conical pyramids shaped masses which project into the renal pelvis. These are called as medullary pyramids or renal pyramids which are 8 to 18 in humans.

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