STANDARDZoology-Excretory System
STANDARD Zoology Kidney Structure MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Refer the following diagram and identify the parts of a kidney indicated
A
A = cortex, B = nephron, C = pelvis, D = medulla, E = ureter
B
A = cortex, B = medulla, C = nephron, D = pelvis, E = ureter
C
A = nephron, B = cortex, C = medulla, D = ureter, E = pelvis
D
A = nephron, B = cortex, C = medulla, D = pelvis, E = ureter
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, located in the cortex. The medulla contains the renal pyramids, and the pelvis is the funnel-shaped structure that collects urine. The ureter is the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.
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