The Renal Pyramid Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

The renal pyramid is

• A) the outermost layer of kidney tissue.
• B) a conical-shaped structure that is located in the renal medulla.
• C) an internal cavity lined by the fibrous capsule and located in the area of the hilus.
• D) a large branch of the renal pelvis.
• E) a knot of capillaries that lies within the renal corpuscle.

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Definitions:

Peritubular Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels that surround the tubules in the kidney, involved in the exchange of substances between blood and the tubular fluid.

Glomerulus

A network of capillaries located in the nephrons of the kidney that plays a crucial role in filtering blood to form urine.

Grasshoppers

Insects of the suborder Caelifera within the order Orthoptera, known for their powerful hind legs for jumping.