NEETBiologyExcretory Products and Their EliminationMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following is not a part of a renal pyramid?
- APeritubular capillaries
- BConvoluted tubules
- CCollecting ducts
- DLoop of Henle
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Correct answer: B
The medulla of kidney is divided into a number of conical areas, the medulla pyramids or renal pyramids. Peritubular capillaries, loop of Henle and collecting ducts lie in the medulla (renal pyramids) while convoluted tubules lie in the cortex of kidney.
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