Which of the Following Parts of the Kidney is Actually

Question

Which of the following parts of the kidney is actually an expansion of the upper end of the ureter?
A) renal pelvis
B) renal medulla
C) renal cortex
D) calyx

Accepted Answer

The renal pelvis is an expansion of the upper end of the ureter, where urine collects before entering the ureter and being transported to the bladder. The renal medulla and cortex are the inner and outer regions of the kidney, respectively, while the calyx are cup-like structures that collect urine from the renal pelvis.