Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the human kidneys?

  1. The renal cortex lies inside the medulla.

  2. The left kidney lies lower than the right.

  3. The renal veins drain directly into the superior 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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Explanation

All the glomeruli are in the renal cortex. The loops of Henle dip into the medulla and the collecting ducts drain into the renal pelvis by passing through the medulla.

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