The renal medulla is the ____ layer of the kidney tissue and is made of ____.
A)outer/loops of Henle and collecting tubules
B)inner/renal corpuscles and convoluted tubules
C)outer/renal corpuscles and convoluted tubules
D)inner/loops of Henle and collecting tubules

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The renal medulla is the inner layer of the kidney tissue and is made up of loops of Henle and collecting tubules. Choice A is incorrect because it states the renal medulla is the outer layer, which is actually the renal cortex. Choice B is incorrect because it lists structures found in both the renal cortex and medulla. Choice C is incorrect for the same reason as choice A.

The Renal Medulla Is the ____ Layer of the Kidney