Question

The outer part of a kidney is_______ and the inner part is _________

• A. cortex
• B. medulla

Answer 1

Structure of kidney

1. The innermost area of the kidney is organized into pyramid-like structures and contains the majority of the nephron structure.
2. The outside portion of the kidney, between the renal capsule and the renal medulla, consists of an area with blood arteries connecting to the nephrons

Final answer

Hence, the outer part of the kidney is the cortex and the inner part is the medulla.