The figure shows the human urinary system with structures labelled A to D. Select the correct option.
Correct answer: C. A - Adrenal gland - located at the anterior part of the kidney. Secretes catecholamines which stimulate glycogen breakdown.
- A. C - Medulla - inner zone of the kidney containing complete nephrons
- B. D - Cortex - outer part of kidney that does not contain any part of nephrons
- C. A - Adrenal gland - located at the anterior part of the kidney. Secretes catecholamines which stimulate glycogen breakdown.
- D. B - Pelvis - broad funnel-shaped space inner to the hilum, directly connected to the loops of Henle.
Explanation
In the given figure, A is an adrenal gland which secretes two catecholamines: adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine). Adrenaline increases the conversion of glycogen to glucose providing quick energy for a "fight or flight" response. B is the renal pelvis which is a sac-like cavity of the kidney leading to ureters that is not directly connected to the loop of Henle. C is the medulla, the inner region of the kidney containing loop of Henle, collecting ducts and ducts of Bellini. D is the cortex that has proximal and distal convoluted tubules and contains Malpighian corpuscles.
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