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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The middle part of the kidney made up of collecting ducts is called the:
Options
A Cortex
B Medulla
Correct Answer
C Pelvis
D Capsule
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The medulla is the middle part of the kidney, made up of tubes called collecting ducts that carry filtrate to the pelvis. It contains the loops of Henle and collecting ducts that concentrate urine.

Hint

This inner region contains the loops of Henle and collecting ducts.

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