The Following Questions Refer to the Phylogenetic Tree Shown in Figure

question 57

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the phylogenetic tree shown in Figure 34.1.


-The organisms represented by 8 most likely are

• A)birds.
• B)mammals.
• C)nonbird, terrestrial reptiles.
• D)aquatic reptiles.
• E)all mammals except humans.

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Definitions:

Renal Column

Cortical tissue located between the pyramids in the kidney, part of the kidney's supportive and structural system.

Renal Pyramid

Cone-shaped structures located in the kidneys, consisting of tubules that transport urine from the cortical, outer part of the kidney to the calyces and renal pelvis.

Hilum

The hilum is a depression or notch where structures such as blood vessels and nerves enter or exit an organ.

Renal Vein

A vein carrying filtered blood away from the kidney back towards the heart.