The Kidneys are Covered by a Layer of Connective Tissue

Question

The kidneys are covered by a layer of connective tissue called the ________.
A)Renal pelvis
B)Renal sinus
C)Renal capsule
D)Renal hilum

Accepted Answer

The layer of connective tissue covering the kidney is called the renal capsule. The renal pelvis is the funnel-shaped part of the kidney where urine collects before being transported to the bladder. The renal sinus is the cavity within the kidney that is occupied by the renal pelvis, calyces, and renal vessels. The renal hilum is the indented area of the kidney where the renal vessels and ureter enter and exit.