Question

The nephrons discharge their urine at the :

• A. Urinary bladder
• B. Urethra
• C. Renal pelvis
• D. Renal pyramid

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Renal pelvis

The correct option is C:

Explanation of correct Option:

1. The renal pelvis is a broad funnel-shaped space on the upper part of the ureter.
2. The collecting ducts of nephrons open into the renal pelvis and discharge their urine.
3. This pelvis is then connected to the ureters, which carry the urine to the urinary bladder.

Explanation of Incorrect Option:

Option (a):

1. The urinary bladder is a distensible sac-like structure that stores the urine brought by the 2 ureters.

Option (b) :

1. The urethra is a tube that connects the urinary bladder to the urinary opening.

Option (d):

1. Renal Pyramids are cone or pyramid-shaped structures that contain the tubules of nephrons that are involved in the production of urine.

Final Answer: The nephrons discharge their urine at the Renal pelvis.