Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Depression or hollow in that part of an organ (such as the kidney) where blood vessels and nerves enter and leave
A)arteriole
B)calyx
C)hilum
D)meatus
E)nephron
F)renal tubule
G)trigone
H)renal vein
I)ureter
J)urethra

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Depression or hollow in that part of an organ (such as the kidney) where blood vessels and nerves enter and leave
A)arteriole
B)calyx
C)hilum
D)meatus
E)nephron
F)renal tubule
G)trigone
H)renal vein
I)ureter
J)urethra

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The hilum is the depression or hollow in that part of an organ (such as the kidney) where blood vessels and nerves enter and leave.

Answer: B
 The calyx is a cup-like extension of the pelvis that encircles the apex of a renal pyramid.

Answer: I
 The ureter is the duct leading from the kidney to the bladder.

Answer: H
 The renal vein is a vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the kidneys to the inferior vena cava.

Answer: J
 The urethra is the duct through which urine is discharged from the bladder in both sexes and that also conveys semen in males.

(Note: None of the other terms listed match the given definition.)

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings