What structures enter and exit the kidney at the hilum?
A)the renal artery and ureter enter; the renal vein and the urethra exit at the hilum
B)the renal vein and urethra enter; the renal artery and ureter exit at the hilum
C)the renal artery and renal nerves enter; the renal vein and ureter exit at the hilum
D)the renal artery and vein enter; the renal nerves exit at the hilum
E)the renal artery and renal nerves enter; the renal vein and urethra exit at the hilum

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The renal artery and renal nerves enter the kidney at the hilum to supply it with blood and innervation, respectively. The renal vein and ureter exit at the hilum, with the vein carrying blood away from the kidney and the ureter transporting urine to the bladder.

What Structures Enter and Exit the Kidney at the Hilum