A thin, smooth layer of fibrous membrane that protects the kidney is called:
A
Cortex
B
Medulla
C
Bowman's capsule
D
Capsule
Correct Option:
D
Explanation
The external surface of the kidney is covered by a thin, tough fibrous renal capsule. The cortex and medulla are internal regions of the kidney, while Bowman's capsule surrounds the glomerulus within a nephron.
