The Prominent Indentation on the Medial Surface of the Kidney

question 58

Multiple Choice

The prominent indentation on the medial surface of the kidney is the

• A) calyx.
• B) hilum.
• C) pyramid.
• D) pelvis.
• E) ureter.

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Definitions:

Aldehydic Proton

The hydrogen atom attached to the carbon of an aldehyde group, which is typically more deshielded in NMR spectroscopy compared to other hydrogen atoms.

Equivalent

A term used to describe a quantitative relationship in chemistry, representing entities that have the same capacity to react.

Diastereotopic

Diastereotopic refers to hydrogen atoms or groups in a molecule that are not identical and are replaced by another atom or group, leading to diastereomers.

Enantiotopic

Refers to atoms or groups in a molecule that are mirror images of each other but not superimposable, often discussed in the context of chirality in organic chemistry.