Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings
Figure 18-1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 18-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Label V represents which of the following structures?
A) hilum
B) renal pelvis
C) renal cortex
D) renal medulla
E) renal sinus

Question

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings
Figure 18-1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 18-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Label V represents which of the following structures?
A) hilum 
B) renal pelvis 
C) renal cortex 
D) renal medulla 
E) renal sinus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Label V represents the renal pelvis, which is a funnel-shaped structure that collects urine from the major calyces and transports it to the ureter.