Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I - Renal cortex is the outer, peripheral, red coloured and granular region which contains malpighian bodies, convoluted tubules and blood vessels.
Statement II - Renal medulla is the inner region of the kidney with a pale red colour and striated appearance, which mainly consists of loops of Henle and collecting ducts.
In the light of the above statements, select the correct option given below:

• A. Both statement I and statement II are correct.
• B. Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
• C. Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
• D. Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

Hint:

Recall the position, colour and contents of the cortex and the medulla.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
The kidney has an outer cortex and an inner medulla.

Step 2: Statement I
The cortex is the outer, dark red and granular zone. It contains Malpighian bodies, convoluted tubules and blood vessels. Statement I is correct.

Step 3: Statement II
The medulla is the inner, paler region that looks striated. It mainly contains loops of Henle and collecting ducts. Statement II is correct.

Final Answer:
Both statements are correct. \[ \boxed{\text{(A) }\text{Both statement I and statement II are correct.}} \]