What are the three regions of the kidney?
A)Cortex, medulla, and pelvis
B)Cortex, glomerulus, and hilum
C)Medulla, nephron, and tubules
D)Pelvis, bladder, and urethra
E)Cortex, hilum, and pelvis

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The three regions of the kidney are the cortex (outer layer), medulla (middle layer), and pelvis (innermost region where urine collects before passing through the ureter). Choice B includes the glomerulus which is a component of the nephron, not a region of the kidney itself. Choice C includes the nephron and tubules which are structures within the kidney, not regions of the kidney. Choice D includes the bladder and urethra which are part of the urinary system but not regions of the kidney. Choice E includes the hilum which is a structure where the blood vessels, nerves, and ureter enter and exit the kidney, but it is not a distinct region of the kidney.

What Are the Three Regions of the Kidney