Question

Which of the following is responsible for the formation of Columns of Bertini?

• A. Medulla
• B. Renal pelvis
• C. Calyces
• D. Cortex

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Cortex

• Cortex is mainly responsible for the formation of columns of Bertini.

• The portion of the cortex which extends in between the medullary pyramids as renal columns form the columns of Bertini.

• The medulla region of the kidney is divided into a few conical masses called medullary pyramids which project into the calyces.