Question

Renal columns are extensions of the renal cortex into the renal medulla.
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is a. True

Explanation:

Renal cortex makes the outer layer of kidney and covered by a fibrous capsule. The inner region of kidney is made by renal medulla and are devided in 15-16 conical masses called renal pyramid.

So when these renal cortex extends between the renal pyramids of renal medulla then they are called renal column of Bertini. These renal column provide support and anchorage to the renal cortex.

So the correct answer is a. True