Question

Before passing through the hilum, the tract that will from the ureter is called the a) minor calyx b) collection duct c) urethra d) renal pelvis e) major calyx

Answer 1

Hilum of the kidney is the central part of kidney through which vessels, nerves and ureter pass. The ureter is the continuation of renal pelvis. Renal pelvis is located in renal space that extends into kidney from the hilus. Renal pelvis is the funnel for ureter into which two or three major calyces open. Each major calyx is formed by multiple minor calyces into which collecting tubules open.

Urethra is present at the outer surface of the body.

Urine outflow tract:-

Nephron, collecting ducts, minor calyces, major calyces, renal pelvis, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra.

Therefore answer is Renal pelvis.