What are the three regions of the kidney?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the three main regions of the kidney, which are significant anatomical parts. The response will include brief descriptions of each region.
Answer
The renal cortex, the renal medulla, and the renal pelvis
The final answer is the renal cortex, the renal medulla, and the renal pelvis
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the renal cortex, the renal medulla, and the renal pelvis
More Information
The renal cortex houses filtration units called nephrons, the renal medulla contains the renal pyramids which transport urine, and the renal pelvis is a funnel for urine flowing to the ureter.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the hilum with the renal pelvis. The hilum is the area where the renal artery, vein, and ureter enter and exit the kidney.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - courses.lumenlearning.com
- 24.2B: Internal Anatomy of the Kidneys - Medicine LibreTexts - med.libretexts.org
- Describe the three major regions of the kidney's internal structure. - vaia.com
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