Question

In between the two adjacent renal pyramids, ..A ... is present. Identify A

Options

• podocytes

• hilum

• columns of Bertini

• renal fascia

Answer 1

columns of Bertini

Explanation:

The medulla projects into the calyces in the form of conical structures known as renal pyramids or medullary pyramids. Renal papillae are the tips of pyramids. As renal columns known as columns of Bertini, the cortex extends between medullary pyramids.