Figure shows human urinary system with structures labelled A to D. Select option which correctly identifies them and gives their characteristics and/or functions

Options

A. C- Medulla - inner zone of kidney and contains complete nephrons
B. D-Cortex-outer part of kidney and do not contain any part of nephrons.
C. A - Adrenal gland -located at the anterior part of kidney. Secrete Cat- echolamines which stimulate glyco- gen breakdown
D. B-Pelvis-broad funnel shaped space inner to hilum, directly connected to loops of Henle.

Answer

3

Explanation

The correct labelling of A- Aderanal gland , B and C - Medullary pyramids / Medulla , D- Cortex
(1) False as meduulla contains the loop of Nenle of nephrons , the malpighian corpuscle , PCT & DCT of nephron are situated in the cortex. (2) False , as cortex contains the malpighian corpuscle , PCT and DCT (3) True , although adrenal glands is located super anterior to upper end of the kidney, but no other option is correct , therefore we consider this statement to be correct . (4) False , (2) is medullary Pyramid