The Cavity of the Kidney That Receives Urine from the Calyces

Question

The cavity of the kidney that receives urine from the calyces is called the
A) renal papilla.
B) renal pelvis.
C) renal medulla.
D) renal cortex.
E) renal sinus.

Accepted Answer

The renal pelvis is the cavity of the kidney that receives urine from the calyces. The renal papilla is the location where urine is discharged from the collecting ducts into the calyces. The renal medulla and cortex are different layers of tissue within the kidney. The renal sinus is the space within the kidney where the blood vessels, nerves, and pelvis are located.