Compare the minor and major calyces

A) The minor calyx is an internal cavity and the major calyx is an external cavity.
B) The minor calyces are located in the renal cortex and the major calyces are located in the renal medulla.
C) The minor calyces are located in the renal medulla and the major calyces are located in the renal cortex.
D) The minor calyces collect urine from a single lobe and the major calyces collect urine from 4-5 minor calyces.
E) The minor calyces collect urine from juxtamedullary nephrons and the major calyces collect urine from cortical nephrons.


Answer: D

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