Question

Which of the following options depicts the correct labelling for the given diagram?

• A. 1-cortex 2-nephron 3-pelvis 4-medulla 5-ureter
• B. 1-cortex 2-medulla 3-nephron 4-pelvis 5-ureter
• C. 1-nephron 2-cortex 3-medulla 4-ureter 5- pelvis
• D. 1-nephron 2- cortex 3-medulla 4-pelvis 5- ureter

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1-nephron 2- cortex 3-medulla 4-pelvis 5- ureter

The given figure represents the cross sectional view of a human kidney.
The different parts of the kidney are as follows.
1. Nephron - is the functional unit of kidney and plays a role in the urine formation.
2. Cortex - the tissue present in the outer region of the kidney
3. Medulla - the tissue present in the inner region of the kidney
4. Renal pelvis - the region formed when the major calyces join together
5. Ureter - a tube that carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.