Multiple choice

An opening through which arteries and veins enter or leave the kidney is called as

  1. renal pore

  2. hilum

  3. major calyces

  4. minor calyces

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hilum is the medial indentation where renal artery, renal vein, ureter, and nerves enter/exit the kidney. Calyces collect urine from renal pyramids. 'Renal pore' is not an anatomical term.