Question

Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

• A. Glomerulus along with Bowman’s capsule is called the renal corpuscle.
  
• B. The medullary zone of the kidney is divided into a few conical masses called medullary pyramids projecting into the calyces.
  
• C. Renal corpuscle, proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) and distal convoluted tubule (DCT) of the nephron are situated in the cortical region of kidney.
• D. Inside the kidney the cortical region extends in between the medullary pyramids as renal pelvis.
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D Inside the kidney the cortical region extends in between the medullary pyramids as renal pelvis.


Medulla

Inside the kidney, there are two zones, an outer cortex, and an inner medulla. The medulla is divided into a few conical masses (medullary pyramids) projecting into the calyces.

Cortex

The cortex extends in between the medullary pyramids as a renal column called Columns of Bertini.

Glomerulus

Glomerulus along with Bowman’s capsule is called the renal corpuscle or malpighian body.

Parts of kidney

The renal corpuscle, proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), and distal convoluted tubule (DCT) of the nephron are situated in the cortical region of the kidney whereas the loop of Henle extends into the medullary region.

Final answer

option(b) Inside the kidney the cortical region extends in between the medullary pyramids as the renal pelvis.