Match each term related to an organ to its definition or explanation.
-inner region of an organ
A)Medullary
B)Basal
C)Apical
D)Cortical
E)Lumen

Question

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The medullary region refers to the innermost part of an organ, often characterized by a looser arrangement of tissue or a different cell population than the outer cortical region.

Answer: D
 The cortical region refers to the outer layer or surface of an organ, often characterized by a dense arrangement of tissue or a specific cell population.

Answer: E
 The lumen refers to the interior or hollow space within an organ, such as the central cavity of a digestive tract or the channel within a blood vessel.

Note: Basal and apical are not related to the inner region of an organ, and instead refer to the bottom (basal) or top (apical) surfaces of epithelial tissues that line various organs or body cavities.

Match Each Term Related to an Organ to Its Definition