Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about human kidneys is true?

  1. The renal cortex contains all the glomeruli.

  2. Urethra is the link between kidneys and bladder.

  3. The renal veins drain directly into superior vena cava.

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

  5. The renal cortex lies inside the medulla.
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Explanation

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

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