The ureters arise from the cortex of the kidney.

True

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Ureters:
The ureters are paired structure that leaves the kidney from the hilus.
Hilus is a small notch present on each kidney which is the site of the entry and exit of the blood vessels, nerves, and ureters.
The ureters are the narrow tubes that help in pouring the urine into the pear-shaped sac called the urinary bladder.
Cortex:
It is the outer most part of the kidney.
Ureters are not attached to the cortex.
Final answer:
Hence, the given statement is false.

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