Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings
Figure 18-1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 18-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Label U represents which of the following structures?
A) renal papilla
B) renal columns
C) renal pyramid
D) major calyx
E) minor calyx

Question

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings
Figure 18-1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 18-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Label U represents which of the following structures?
A) renal papilla 
B) renal columns 
C) renal pyramid 
D) major calyx 
E) minor calyx

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The labeled structure U represents the minor calyx, which is a cup-shaped structure that receives urine from the renal papilla. Therefore, the best choice is E.