Question

Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT? 

विकल्प

• The medullary zone of the kidney is divided into a few conical masses called medullary pyramids projecting into the calyces.

• Inside the kidney, the cortical region extends in between the medullary pyramids as the renal pelvis. 

• The glomerulus along with Bowman's capsule is called the renal corpuscle.

• The renal corpuscle, proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) and distal convoluted tubule (DCT) of the nephron are situated in the cortical region of the kidney. 

Answer 1

Inside the kidney, the cortical region extends in between the medullary pyramids as the renal pelvis. 

Explanation:

The cortical portion of the kidney spreads as Bertini Columns in the space between the medullary pyramids.