Renal (medullary) pyramids are separated by extensions of cortex-like tissue called the ________.
A) renal columns
B) renal pelvis
C) renal hilum
D) renal capsule

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Renal pyramids are separated by extensions of the cortex into the medulla, called renal columns. The other options (renal pelvis, renal hilum, renal capsule) do not separate the medullary pyramids.

Renal (Medullary) Pyramids Are Separated by Extensions of Cortex-Like Tissue