Which of the Following Best Represents the Order in Which

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents the order in which each part of the body responds during the familiar knee-jerk test performed by doctors to test reflexes?

• A) Patellar tendon, α nerve fiber, quadriceps muscle.
• B) Quadricep muscle, α nerve fiber, patellar tendon.
• C) Patellar tendon, quadricep muscle, α nerve fiber.
• D) Quadricep muscle, patellar tendon, α nerve fiber.

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Definitions:

Minor Calyces

Small funnel-shaped structures in the kidney that collect urine from the nephrons and pass it to the major calyces.

Renal Pyramids

Cone-shaped tissues in the kidneys that produce and channel urine towards the ureters.

Renal Medulla

The innermost part of the kidney that contains the nephrons responsible for urine concentration.

Renal Papillae

The apexes of the renal pyramids of the kidney, which release urine into the minor calyx.