Multiple choice What term is given to the outer layers of the kidney? Renal cortex Renal medulla Renal pelvis Renal column Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation The outer region of the kidney is called the renal cortex. The inner region is the renal medulla, which contains the renal pyramids, and the renal pelvis is the flat, funnel-shaped tube continuous with the ureter.