How many renal papillae are there in a typical kidney?
4 to 6
7 to 9
10 to 12
13 to 14
Correct Answer :
B. 7 to 9
the number of renal papillae in either kidney varies from 4 to 18, but a typical kidney has 7 to 9.
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