The Outermost Layer of the Kidney is Called The

Question

The outermost layer of the kidney is called the
A) renal pelvis
B) renal medulla
C) renal cortex
D) calyx

Accepted Answer

The renal cortex is the outermost layer of the kidney. The renal pelvis is the innermost part of the kidney where urine collects before being passed down to the ureter. The renal medulla is the inner layer between the cortex and pelvis where nephrons are located. Calyx are cup-like structures that collect urine from the renal papillae.