Which of the following parts of the kidney is actually an expansion of the upper end of the ureter?
A) Renal pelvis
B) Renal medulla
C) Renal cortex
D) Calyx

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The renal pelvis is an expansion of the upper end of the ureter within the kidney that collects urine from the collecting ducts and passes it on to the ureter for elimination from the body. The renal medulla and cortex are the two main regions of the kidney, while a calyx is a funnel-shaped structure that helps to direct urine towards the renal pelvis.

Which of the Following Parts of the Kidney Is Actually