Which of the following is not a part of renal pyramid?

A Collecting ducts
B Peritubular capillaries
C Convoluted tubules
D Loops of Henle

Correct Answer: Convoluted tubules

Renal Pyramid is cone shaped tissues of the kidneys. In human renal medulla is made up of 18-20 of these conical subdivisions. It consists of tubules that transport urine from cortical to calyces in which urine is collected before it passes through the ureter.
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