The Outermost Portion of the Kidney Is Called the Renal

question 27

Multiple Choice

The outermost portion of the kidney is called the renal .

• A) medulla
• B) cortex
• C) pelvis
• D) column

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Definitions:

Liver

A large vital organ in vertebrates involved in numerous metabolic processes, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Carrier Molecules

Molecules that facilitate the transport of substances across a cell membrane, including ions, sugars, and small molecules, by undergoing a change in shape.

Active Transport

The movement of a substance across a cell membrane from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration.

Passive Mechanisms

Processes that occur without the input of energy, such as osmosis or diffusion, often in biological contexts.