The apex of each pyramid (papilla) projects into the _________ of the kidney

Hilum

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Pelvis

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Medulla

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Cortex

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Solution

The correct option is B
Pelvis

The section of the kidney shows two main regions - an outer cortex and inner medulla. The inner medulla is composed of several conical pyramids. The apex of each pyramid (papilla) projects, first into the calyx, and then all calyses together form the pelvis of the kidney.

Structure of the Kidney

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Q. Which of the following statements are false?
(i) Outer cortex and inner medulla are the two zones in kidney.
(ii) Medulla is divided into few renal pyramids.
(iii) Pyramid projects into calyx.
(iv) Inward extension of cortex between the pyramids is called renal column of Bertini.

Q. Narrow apex of pyramid in kidney is called
(a) pelvis
(b) calyx
(c) column of Bertini
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Cortical portions projecting between the medullary pyramids in the human kidney.

Which one of the folloiwng statement is incorrec?
(a) The medullary zone of kidney is divided into a few conical masses called madullary pyramids projecting into the calyces
(b) Inside the kidney the cortical region extends in between the medullary pyraminds as renal pelvis
(c) Glomerulus along with bowman capsule is called the renal corpuscle
(d) Renal corpuscle, proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT) and Distal Convoluted tubule (DCT) of the nephron are sutuated in the cortical region of kidney

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