STANDARDZoology-Excretory Products and their Elimination

STANDARD Zoology Structure of Kidney MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which one of the following statement is incorrect?

A

The medullary zone of kidney is divided into a few conical masses called medullary pyramids projecting into calyces

B

Inside the kidney the cortical region extends in between the medullary pyramids as renal pelvis

C

Glomerulus along with Bowman's capsule is called the renal corpuscle

D

Renal corpuscle, proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) and distal convoluted tubule (DCT) of the nephron are situated in the cortical region of kidney

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The cortical region does not extend between the medullary pyramids as renal pelvis. The renal pelvis is a funnel-shaped structure that collects urine from the kidney and is not part of the cortical region.

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