Question
Biology Question on excretory products and their elimination
Which one of the following is not a part of a renal pyramid?
A
peritubular capillaries
B
convoluted tubules
C
collecting ducts
D
loop of Henle
Answer
convoluted tubules
Explanation
Solution
The medulla of kidney is divided into a number of conical areas, the medulla pyramids or renal pyramids. Peritubular capillaries, loop of Henle and collecting ducts lie in the medulla (renal pyramids) while convoluted tubules lie in the cortex of kidney.