What structure drains the kidney and brings the urine to the bladder?
Introduction -
Kidney
Kidneys are paired retroperitoneal organs lying on the posterior abdominal wall, extending from approximately T12 to L3.
Each kidney consists of an outer renal cortex and an inner renal medulla.
The renal medulla is divided into, the renal pyramids.
The apex of each renal pyramid (renal papilla) is surrounded by a minor calyx.
Several minor calices unite to form a major calyx, and two or three major calices unite to form the renal pelvis, which is the superior end of the ureters.
Function of kidney=• Filtration of waste products from the blood.
• Tubular reabsorption of useful substances from the filtrate.
Tubular secretion of unwanted substances back into the collecting ducts.
• Maintaining normal blood pressure by balancing electrolytes in the blood.
Correct answer - (a) ureter
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