Multiple Choice
__________ are the structural and functional units of the kidneys, which carry out the processes that form urine.
25. The Urinary System
The Kidneys
Multiple Choice
The renal hilum lies on the __________ surface of the kidney.
A
lateral
B
inferior
C
medial
D
superior
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the anatomy of the kidney: The kidney is a bean-shaped organ with a concave side and a convex side.
Identify the renal hilum: The renal hilum is the entry and exit site for structures such as the renal artery, renal vein, and ureter.
Locate the position of the renal hilum: The renal hilum is located on the concave side of the kidney.
Determine the surface of the kidney: The concave side where the renal hilum is located is the medial surface of the kidney.
Conclude that the renal hilum lies on the medial surface of the kidney, as it is the side facing towards the midline of the body.
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