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Which one of the following statements is incorrect

A

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

B

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

C

Glomerular along with Bowman's capsule is called the renal corpuscle

D

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

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To determine which statement is incorrect regarding the structure and function of the kidneys, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement Analysis**: - **Statement 1**: "The medullary zone of kidneys is divided into few conical masses called medullary pyramids projecting into the calyces." - **Analysis**: This statement is correct. The medullary zone indeed contains structures known as medullary pyramids, which project into the calyces of the kidney. 2. **Statement 2**: "Inside the kidney, the cortical zone extends in between the medullary pyramids as renal pelvis." - **Analysis**: This statement is incorrect. The cortical zone does extend between the medullary pyramids, but it is not referred to as the renal pelvis. The renal pelvis is actually a funnel-shaped structure that collects urine from the calyces and leads to the ureter. The areas between the pyramids are known as the Columns of Bertini. 3. **Statement 3**: "Glomerulus along with Bowman's capsule is called the renal corpuscle." - **Analysis**: This statement is correct. The glomerulus and Bowman's capsule together form the renal corpuscle, also known as the Malpighian body. 4. **Statement 4**: "Renal corpuscle, proximal convoluted tubule, and distal convoluted tubule of the nephron are situated in the cortical zone of the kidney." - **Analysis**: This statement is correct. The renal corpuscle and the convoluted tubules (proximal and distal) are primarily located in the cortical region of the kidney. ### Conclusion: After analyzing all the statements, we find that **Statement 2** is incorrect. ### Final Answer: The incorrect statement is: "Inside the kidney, the cortical zone extends in between the medullary pyramids as renal pelvis." ---

To determine which statement is incorrect regarding the structure and function of the kidneys, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement Analysis**: - **Statement 1**: "The medullary zone of kidneys is divided into few conical masses called medullary pyramids projecting into the calyces." - **Analysis**: This statement is correct. The medullary zone indeed contains structures known as medullary pyramids, which project into the calyces of the kidney. ...
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