The hilum of each kidney is the anatomical structure:
A) Responsible for the filtration of plasma
B) Where the renal artery enters
C) Responsible for the reabsorption of solutes by the kidney
D) Where the renal vein exits

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The hilum of the kidney is the entry and exit site for structures such as the renal artery (where it enters) and the renal vein (where it exits), along with the ureter. It is not directly responsible for filtration or reabsorption, which occur within the nephrons inside the kidney.

The Hilum of Each Kidney Is the Anatomical Structure