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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Label Y represents the renal pyramids, which are triangular structures within the renal medulla.