Multiple choice

Which tissue separates renal pyramids?

  1. Renal papilla

  2. Renal column

  3. Renal capsule

  4. Renal hilus

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Renal columns are bands of granular tissue separating adjacent renal pyramids. The renal columns contain vessels and urinary tubes that run to the cortex.  They are supposed to be the extension of cortex into medulla.