Zoology - Excretory Products and their Elimination Question with Solution | TestHub

A - Nephron:Also called as uriniferous tubules, they are the structural and functional unit of kidneys. They are embedded in connective tissue.

B - Cortex:Granular, outer dark part of the internal kidney.

C - Medulla:Striated, inner, pale part of the internal kidney. It has 8-18 conical renal pyramids with broader bases towards the outer side and pointed papillae like towards the pelvic side.

D - Renal pelvis:Funnel-shaped cavity of the kidney, which receives urine before passing to the ureter.

E - Ureter:A muscular duct or tube, for passing the urine from the kidney.