Which of the following describes the renal papilla? |A. drains into collecting duct|B. located at...
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Which of the following describes the renal papilla?
| A. drains into collecting duct | B. located at the base of the pyramid | C. covers the surface of the kidney | D. surrounds glomerulus | E. surrounds the renal pelvis |
| F. entrance for blood vessels | G. extends into minor calyx | H. the tissue between pyramids | I. U-shaped tubule | J. transports urine to the bladder |
| K. functional unit of the kidney | L. drains glomerulus | M. the outer layer of the kidney | N. medulla component | O. drains major calyx |
The Kidney:
The kidney is a bean-shaped organ located in the abdomen. The main function of the kidney is the filter the blood plasma, thereby producing urine. Other functions include the secretion of hormones (EPO and renin) and the regulation of blood pressure and blood pH.
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View this answerThe correct choice is G. extends into minor calyx.
The renal papilla is the apex of the renal pyramid. It extends into the minor calyx. The minor...
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