Unit Test — Unit test

Question 24 • Medical Terminology - EL3620

What is the renal cortex?

Answer

an outer covering of the kidneys made of fat and tough connective tissue, giving kidneys their shape

the innermost portion of the kidney that maintains the salt and water balance of the body

a collection of nerves that sends branches into the kidney to innervate and control some of its functions

the outer portion of the kidney where blood is filtered and erythropoietin is produced

Cumulative Exam

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Endocrine System Terms and Pathological Vocabulary