AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-1995

  • question_answer
    . The area cribrosa occurs at

    A)  base of medullary pyramid

    B)  tip of medullary pyramid

    C)  the major calyx

    D)  the pelvis.

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Area cribrosa in the medullary papilla is seen together with minor calyx. Minor calyx is the subdivision of a major calyx in the pelvis of the kidney. The minor calyx is an infolded tube forming a double-walled cup. The inner wall of the calyx fits over the papilla of a pyramid. Area cribrosa are the sieve-like appearance of the papilla which is produced by the large number of collecting tubules passing through it.


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