Multiple choice

Regarding the human kidneys, which among the following statements is false?

  1. The renal cortex lies outside the medulla.

  2. The right kidney lies lower than the left kidney.

  3. The renal veins drain directly into the inferior vena cava.

  4. The link between the kidney and the bladder is the urethra.

  5. The renal cortex contains all the glomeruli.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The link between the kidneys and the bladder is the ureter. The urethra drains urine out of the bladder.

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