Renal columns are
A) internal cavities of the fibrous capsule located in the area of the hilus.
B) the expanded ends of the ureters.
C) the basic functional units of the kidney.
D) located adjacent to interlobar vessels.
E) conical-shaped structures that are located in the renal medulla.

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Renal columns are conical-shaped structures that are located in the renal medulla and extend inward toward the renal pelvis. They are composed of cortical tissue and are located adjacent to interlobar vessels.

Renal Columns Are